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A vegetable stew made with green beans, tomato, onion and oil, with no added sugar.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Unsweetened green bean stew (220 g) has 167 calories. That works out to 76 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.7 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 6.2 g of fiber. Its 61.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
167
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
18.7g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
6.2g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 9% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.21 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 484 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
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) | 220 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 14 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 72 g | 55 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 380 kcal |
Calculated from 76 calories per 100 g.
Unsweetened green bean stew is made with green beans, tomato, onion, and oil. Soften the onion in oil, add the beans and chopped tomato, then simmer until the beans are tender. Add a little water if the tomatoes do not release enough liquid.
Yes, unsweetened green bean stew needs no added sugar. Some recipes use sugar to offset tart tomatoes, but ripe tomatoes and softened onions add natural sweetness. Taste the stew before seasoning rather than adding sugar automatically.
Fresh, tender green beans are best for unsweetened green bean stew. Choose firm, brightly colored pods that snap easily; older, stringy beans can remain tough after cooking. Trim the ends, rinse the beans, and cut them to an even size.
Yes, unsweetened green bean stew can be cooked in a pressure cooker. Add the beans, tomato, onion, and a little water, then cook until tender, checking your cooker’s instructions. Cooking time varies with the beans’ freshness and how they are cut.
Unsweetened green bean stew goes well with rice, bulgur, or bread. For a Turkish-style meal, serve it warm or at room temperature with yogurt or cacık; it can also accompany a simple soup or another vegetable dish.
The beans in unsweetened green bean stew may stay tough if they are old or have not cooked long enough. Use tender beans, keep the pot covered, and simmer gently until they soften; add a little water if the pot becomes dry.
Unsweetened green bean stew keeps in the refrigerator for a few days in a covered container. Cool it promptly after cooking, avoid leaving it at room temperature for long, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, unsweetened green bean stew freezes well. Let it cool, portion it into airtight containers, and freeze it; after thawing and reheating, the beans may be softer and the tomato sauce may have a slightly different texture.
Yes, frozen green beans work in unsweetened green bean stew. You can usually add them straight to the pot without thawing first; check them as they cook, since frozen beans may become tender sooner than fresh ones.
Unsweetened green bean stew can be served either hot or cold. In Turkish olive-oil-style cooking it is often served chilled or at room temperature; warm it gently if you prefer to eat it hot.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
61.6µg · 51% DV
Vitamin C
18.7mg · 21% DV
Biotin
4.84µg · 16% DV
Folate
61.6µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Sodium
484mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.44mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
418mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 167 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Unsweetened green bean stew is a Turkish home-style dish of green beans simmered with tomato, onion and oil. The name indicates that no sugar is added; the tomatoes still bring their own natural sweetness. Olive oil versions are especially familiar in Turkish cooking.
It can be served warm or at room temperature, with bread or rice; a spoonful of yogurt is another common accompaniment for those who eat dairy. The beans and tomato give the dish a vegetable-forward character, with 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter version, use oil sparingly and let the vegetables soften gently rather than adding extra fat.
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
1.21g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.