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Black Sea style meat and vegetable stew; provides protein, iron, and B vitamins.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Trabzon Stew (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.5 g of carbs, 22.8 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 2.8 µg of B12 covers 115% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
13.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
22.8g
· 46% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 30% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% |
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 | 320 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 360 g | 461 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 500 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Trabzon Stew is generally made with pieces of meat, onion, tomatoes, peppers, and seasonal vegetables. Recipes vary by household, so there is no single fixed ingredient list; slow cooking lets the meat and vegetables develop a richer, blended flavor.
Trabzon Stew is cooked slowly with meat and vegetables together, often in a güveç, a traditional clay cooking pot. The steady heat helps the ingredients soften and mingle; use an oven-safe pot if you do not have a clay one.
Trabzon Stew can be made with lamb or beef, depending on the recipe. Choose pieces suited to slow cooking so they become tender alongside the vegetables; the dish does not have one universally required cut or meat.
Trabzon Stew is a regional style of Turkish güveç, but the terms are not always interchangeable. Güveç can refer broadly to dishes cooked in a clay pot, while Trabzon Stew points to a Black Sea–associated version whose ingredients vary between recipes.
Trabzon Stew is associated with Trabzon, a city on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. Its regional name reflects that connection, although home recipes are not fully standardized and may differ in their choice of meat, vegetables, and seasoning.
Yes, Trabzon Stew can be made in a heavy, oven-safe pot if you do not have a clay güveç. Keep the heat gentle and cook until the meat is tender; a thick pot helps distribute heat more evenly than a thin saucepan.
Trabzon Stew pairs well with rice, bread, or a simple salad. Rice or bread can complement the savory cooking juices, while a fresh salad adds contrast; choose one or two sides rather than making the meal overly heavy.
Refrigerate leftover Trabzon Stew in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Reheat only the portion you need until it is hot throughout, and follow safe food-storage guidance for cooked meat.
Yes, Trabzon Stew can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized containers after cooling. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; vegetables may become softer after freezing, but the stew remains suitable for a convenient prepared meal.
To make Trabzon Stew lighter, choose leaner meat, use less added oil, and include plenty of vegetables. Cook the ingredients together rather than frying them first, and serve the stew with a simple salad or a modest portion of rice.
Vitamins
B12
2.75µg · 115% DV
B3
7mg · 44% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
Biotin
7.5µg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Zinc
4.75mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
270mg · 39% DV
Sodium
700mg · 30% DV
Potassium ⭐
620mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Trabzon Stew is a Black Sea–style meat and vegetable dish cooked slowly in a covered pot. Meat is combined with onion and seasonal vegetables; the exact mix and seasoning can vary from one household to another. The gentle cooking lets the ingredients soften and their flavours mingle in the cooking juices.
Serve it hot as a hearty main, with bread or rice to soak up the broth. In Trabzon and elsewhere in Turkey, it fits naturally into a home-cooked lunch or dinner; it also works well for readers elsewhere looking for a complete one-pot meal. It provides protein, iron and B vitamins. For a lighter plate, pair a modest portion with a crisp salad rather than adding extra bread.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.