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Aegean greens, olive oil, fiber-rich, vitamin and mineral source
In season: Spring · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Şevketi Bostan with Olive Oil (180 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 72 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 6.8 g of fiber. Its 576 µg of Vitamin A covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
130
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
11.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
6.8g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 12% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 58 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 180 kcal |
Calculated from 72 calories per 100 g.
Şevketi bostan with olive oil is a traditional Turkish Aegean dish made from the edible wild plant şevketi bostan, often called golden thistle. The greens and roots are gently cooked with olive oil and commonly finished with lemon.
Şevketi bostan with olive oil has a mild, earthy, slightly bitter flavor, balanced by the dish’s olive oil and lemon. Its tender stems and roots have a pleasantly substantial texture, so it tastes more like a cooked green than a salad leaf.
No, şevketi bostan is not cardoon. They are different edible plants in the same botanical family, and their leaves, stems, and culinary uses are not identical. Recipes for cardoon may offer inspiration, but they do not produce quite the same dish.
Şevketi bostan with olive oil is usually eaten as a cooked vegetable dish, either chilled or at room temperature. Serve it with bread, rice, or other small dishes; a squeeze of lemon can brighten the flavor just before eating.
Yes, şevketi bostan is also commonly cooked with lamb in Turkish cuisine, though that makes a different, meat-based version rather than Şevketi bostan with olive oil. The lamb is cooked until tender with the greens, and the dish is usually served warm.
Clean şevketi bostan by removing its thorny outer leaves and trimming away tough or damaged parts. Rinse the roots and stems thoroughly to remove soil, and wear gloves if needed, since freshly gathered plants can be prickly.
Şevketi bostan with olive oil comes from the Aegean food traditions of Turkey, where the plant is gathered and cooked in season. It is particularly associated with İzmir and nearby areas, and is served in both home cooking and regional restaurants.
There is no exact substitute for şevketi bostan’s earthy flavor and firm roots. If you cannot find it, artichoke stems or a sturdy leafy green can work in a similar olive-oil braise, but the result will taste different from Şevketi bostan with olive oil.
To keep Şevketi bostan with olive oil tender, cook the cleaned roots and stems gently until a fork passes through them easily. Thick pieces may take longer, so cut them evenly and avoid stopping the cooking while the roots are still firm.
Yes, you can freeze Şevketi bostan with olive oil, although the thawed greens may be softer and release some liquid. Cool the dish before freezing it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
576µg · 64% DV
Vitamin K
68.4µg · 57% DV
Vitamin C
30.6mg · 34% DV
Folate
75.6µg · 19% DV
Minerals
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Magnesium
56mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Şevketi Bostan with Olive Oil is a meat-free Aegean Turkish dish made by cooking şevketi bostan, a wild thistle green, with olive oil. Its tender, fleshy stems are the main ingredient, and home recipes may add lemon or other seasonings.
Once cooked, the stems are soft but retain a pleasantly substantial, slightly fibrous texture. Their grassy flavour can have a gentle bitterness. In Turkey, this olive-oil dish is commonly served cool or at room temperature, as part of a meal with other vegetables or as a meze. It is a fibre-containing, vegetable-forward choice; serve it with bread or grains, and use a measured hand with the oil if you’d like a lighter plate.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.