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Vegetable-based, tomato-paste stew, pot-cooked
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Basma with tomato paste (250 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 72 calories per 100 g. It contains 19 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 10.3 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 21.3 mg of Vitamin C covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
180
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
19g
· 7% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
10.3g
· 13% DV
Fiber
4.8g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 10% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.45 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 550 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% |
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) | 250 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 173 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 252 kcal |
Calculated from 72 calories per 100 g.
Basma with tomato paste is a pot-cooked vegetable dish with a tomato-paste base. The name refers to a specific preparation, but recipes can vary in the vegetables used, so it is best understood as a tomato-paste vegetable stew rather than one fixed ingredient list.
Make Basma with tomato paste by briefly frying the paste in oil, adding the vegetables and enough water to cook them, then simmering until tender. Add vegetables according to how quickly they cook so the quicker-cooking pieces do not turn mushy.
The vegetables in Basma with tomato paste vary by household and regional recipe; there is no universal fixed combination. Choose vegetables that hold up to pot cooking, and add slower-cooking ones first so everything reaches tenderness without losing its shape.
Basma with tomato paste is named for a Turkish dish, but the name alone does not establish one definitive regional origin. Local and family recipes may use different vegetables and methods, so a specific origin should only be claimed when the recipe identifies it.
Frying the tomato paste briefly in oil helps mellow its raw taste and spread it through Basma with tomato paste. Keep the heat moderate and stir it; scorched paste can make the whole pot taste bitter.
Add just enough water to help the vegetables in Basma with tomato paste cook; it should not automatically be as brothy as a soup. Start with a modest amount, since vegetables release liquid as they simmer, and add more if the pot gets dry.
Serve Basma with tomato paste with bread or rice, or pair it with yogurt for a contrasting, cooling side. Bread is useful for the tomato-rich sauce, while rice makes the meal more substantial.
Yes, you can cook Basma with tomato paste ahead and refrigerate it once it has cooled. Store it covered and reheat the portion you plan to eat until thoroughly hot; the vegetables may soften further after reheating.
Yes, Basma with tomato paste can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers. The vegetables may be softer after thawing, so freeze it when cool, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
To keep Basma with tomato paste from sticking, use a heavy-bottomed pot, cook it over low heat, and add enough liquid for the vegetables to simmer. Stir gently from time to time, especially while the vegetables are releasing their juices.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
21.25mg · 24% DV
Vitamin K
23.75µg · 20% DV
B6
0.28mg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
2.25mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Sodium
550mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
700mg · 21% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Basma with tomato paste is a Turkish-style, home-cooked vegetable stew, simmered in a pot with tomato paste. The vegetables and consistency can vary by household and season; the paste gives the dish its deep colour and savoury, gently tangy flavour.
It is usually served warm, either with bread or rice or as a vegetable dish alongside other food. Its soft texture makes it an easy fit for a simple meat-free meal. For a lighter version, use a measured amount of oil and make vegetables the main part of the pot; it also pairs well with plain yoghurt.
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
✓ 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
1.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.