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Traditional Turkish meat and chickpea dumpling stew with tomato paste
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Yuvarlama with tomato sauce (220 g) has 297 calories. That works out to 135 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.7 g of carbs, 15.8 g of protein, 11.4 g of fat and 5.1 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 220 g
297
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
29.7g
· 11% DV
Protein
15.8g
· 32% DV
Fat
11.4g
· 15% DV
Fiber
5.1g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 22% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 297 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.74 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 748 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% |
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 cup (medium) | 220 g | 297 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 203 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 338 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 446 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 675 kcal |
Calculated from 135 calories per 100 g.
Yuvarlama with tomato sauce is a Turkish stew made with small meat-and-grain dumplings, chickpeas, broth, and tomato paste. Recipes differ in how the dumpling mixture is prepared, but the tomato paste gives this version its characteristic savory sauce.
Yuvarlama with tomato sauce is served hot as a main-course stew, with the dumplings and chickpeas in plenty of sauce. Plain rice or bread can accompany it, though a simple salad is a lighter side that lets the stew remain the focus.
They belong to the same yuvarlama tradition, but they are not always the same preparation. Gaziantep yuvalama is widely known in a yogurt-based form, while yuvarlama with tomato sauce uses a tomato-paste broth instead.
Yes, lamb can replace beef in yuvarlama with tomato sauce. It gives the stew a richer, more distinctive flavor; choose finely ground meat so it combines evenly with the dumpling mixture and holds its shape when cooked.
To keep the dumplings in yuvarlama with tomato sauce tender, avoid making them too large and simmer the stew gently rather than boiling it hard. A vigorous boil can make the dumplings dense or cause them to break apart.
For yuvarlama with tomato sauce, soften tomato paste in a little oil before adding broth; this helps deepen its flavor and remove the raw-paste taste. Stir the paste into the cooking liquid so it coats the dumplings and chickpeas evenly.
Yes, yuvarlama with tomato sauce can be cooked ahead and reheated for a family meal. Cool it promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container, and warm it gently on the stove with a little water or broth if the sauce has thickened.
Yuvarlama with tomato sauce can be frozen, although the dumplings may soften slightly after thawing. Freeze cooled portions in airtight containers, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat gently until steaming hot throughout.
Small dumplings are traditional in yuvarlama with tomato sauce because they cook evenly and can be eaten together with chickpeas and sauce in each spoonful. Keeping them a similar size also helps prevent some from turning mushy while others remain undercooked.
Besides rice, serve yuvarlama with tomato sauce with crusty bread, a crisp green salad, or pickled vegetables. These sides complement the rich, tomato-based broth without competing with the stew's meat dumplings and chickpeas.
Vitamins
B12
0.84µg · 35% DV
B5
0.84mg · 17% DV
B3
2.64mg · 17% DV
Biotin
4.84µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Sodium
748mg · 33% DV
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
172mg · 25% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
462mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yuvarlama with tomato sauce is a traditional Turkish stew associated especially with Gaziantep cooking. It brings together small meat dumplings, chickpeas and tomato paste in a savory, spoonable dish, often made for a family meal or a special occasion.
Serve it hot as a hearty main, with bread or rice to make the meal more substantial; a crisp salad is a good, lighter contrast to its rich tomato flavor. The dumplings are tender, while the chickpeas add a softer, slightly nutty bite. Meat and chickpeas contribute protein, and the dish also provides carbohydrates from the dumplings and legumes. If you want a less filling plate, pair it with salad and keep extra bread or rice modest.
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 3
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.
Contains these 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
3.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.