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Traditional stuffed dried vegetables made with rice and medium-fat ground beef
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef, medium fat (85 g) has 143 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.6 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
143
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
12.6g
· 5% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 17% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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 piece (medium) | 85 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 92 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 110 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 202 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 255 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 437 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef is a Turkish dish made by filling rehydrated dried vegetables—often eggplants or peppers—with rice, ground beef, onion and seasonings, then simmering them. The exact vegetable mix and seasoning vary from one household or region to another.
Simmer stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef in a covered pot until the rice is tender and the dried vegetables are soft. Arrange them snugly so they stay upright, and keep the heat gentle; a hard boil can split the vegetables and loosen the filling.
Yes, soften the dried vegetables before making stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef. Briefly boil them until pliable, then drain and cool enough to handle. They should bend without cracking, but should not be so soft that they tear when you fill them.
The filling for stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef usually combines ground beef, rice, finely chopped onion, tomato paste and seasonings. Leave room at the top of each vegetable because the rice expands as it cooks, and avoid packing the filling tightly.
Stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef can stay tough if the dried vegetables were not softened enough before filling or the dish did not simmer long enough. Cook gently until both the rice and the vegetable shells are tender; add a little hot water if the pot dries out.
Yogurt is a classic, cooling side for stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef, especially when the filling is tangy or well-seasoned. A fresh salad also works. Since the dish already contains rice, you do not need to serve it with another grain.
They can be pleasantly tangy, but stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef are not always sour. Some cooks add sumac or lemon to the cooking liquid, while others rely on tomato paste and spices; adjust the souring ingredient to suit your taste.
Yes, you can assemble stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef ahead and refrigerate them before cooking. Keep them covered and cook them thoroughly when ready to serve. You can also cook the dish in advance and reheat it gently with a splash of water.
Cooked stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef keep for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them once they have cooled, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes, cooked stuffed dried vegetables with ground beef can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers. Thaw them in the refrigerator, then reheat gently in a covered pan with a little water or until hot throughout in the microwave.
Vitamins
B12
0.61µg · 25% DV
B3
1.62mg · 10% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
5.44mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.31µg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
82mg · 12% DV
Zinc
1.27mg · 12% DV
Sodium
243mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
211mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Stuffed dried vegetables with medium-fat ground beef are a Turkish home-style dish: dried peppers, eggplants or sometimes courgettes are filled with a mixture of rice, minced beef, onion and seasoning, then simmered until tender. Drying preserves the vegetables and gives the cooked shells a pleasantly concentrated flavour.
They are usually served warm as part of a main meal, often with plain yoghurt or a squeeze of lemon; a crisp salad makes a fresh contrast. The rice and beef make the filling satisfying, with a mix of carbohydrates and protein. At 168 calories per 100 g, it can fit into a balanced meal; serve a moderate portion with vegetables if you want a lighter plate.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.81g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.