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Fiber-rich, low-calorie vegetable stew with tomato paste
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tomato paste dried pepper stew (180 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 37.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
104
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
16g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
5g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 11% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.56 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5 g | 18% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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 | 104 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 35 g | 20 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 54 g | 31 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 41 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 4 piece (triple) | 140 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 145 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Tomato paste dried pepper stew is a home-style dish made by cooking dried peppers with tomato paste, often alongside onion and seasoning. The peppers may be sweet or hot, so the finished stew can range from mild to spicy.
To make tomato paste dried pepper stew, soften the dried peppers, then cook them with softened onion and tomato paste, adding water until tender. Recipes vary, but soaking or briefly boiling the peppers first helps them cook evenly.
Yes, dried peppers for tomato paste dried pepper stew usually need rehydrating before they go into the pot. Soak them in hot water until pliable, or briefly boil tougher peppers; drain them before cooking so the stew does not become watery.
No, tomato paste dried pepper stew is not the same as Turkish dried pepper dolma. Dolma means peppers are stuffed with a filling, while this stew cooks the peppers directly in a tomato-paste sauce, without requiring a filling.
Yes, sweet dried peppers work well in tomato paste dried pepper stew and give it a milder, less fiery flavor. Check the pepper before cooking because dried varieties can look similar even when their heat levels differ.
Onion and garlic are common additions to tomato paste dried pepper stew, and spices can be adjusted to taste. Some cooks add bulgur or another hearty ingredient, but those additions make the dish more substantial than the basic pepper stew.
Serve tomato paste dried pepper stew with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to soak up the tomato sauce. A spoonful of plain yogurt alongside it can balance a spicy version, though it is not essential to the dish.
To keep tomato paste dried pepper stew from tasting bitter, use peppers that smell fresh and are not scorched, and cook the tomato paste briefly rather than burning it. If the peppers are very old or over-dried, their flavor may be less pleasant.
Tomato paste dried pepper stew keeps for about three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Let it cool before storing, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is steaming hot.
Yes, tomato paste dried pepper stew can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; the peppers may become softer after freezing, but the tomato-based sauce freezes well.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
37.8mg · 42% DV
Vitamin A
212.4µg · 24% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
Vitamin E
2.52mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
459mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tomato paste dried pepper stew is a home-style dish made by softening dried peppers and simmering them with tomato paste. Recipes may also include onion and oil, while the pepper variety gives the stew anything from a gentle sweetness to a noticeable heat. It reflects a familiar way of preserving summer produce in Turkish cooking.
The peppers turn tender and the sauce is rich and savoury. Serve it with rice or bulgur, or alongside yogurt; it works well as a meat-free main or part of a larger meal. The stew offers fibre for relatively few calories. For a lighter version, use a measured amount of oil and pair it with a grain or a fresh salad.
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
0.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.81g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.