Lowest-Calorie Main Dishes

For anyone keeping the main course light, main dishes and olive-oil dishes are ranked from lowest to highest by calories per 100 g. Portion size still drives the total.

Last updated: August 19, 2026 · 12 items · values per 100 g

#FoodCalories (100 g)1 serving
1Braised Spinach60 kcal120 kcal · 1 servingProt 6 · Carb 10 · Fat 7 g
2Artichokes in Olive Oil70 kcal105 kcal · 1 pieceProt 2.3 · Carb 10.5 · Fat 6.8 g
3Green Beans in Olive Oil (Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye)85 kcal170 kcal · 1 servingProt 4 · Carb 18 · Fat 10 g
4Bamia (Okra Stew)90 kcal225 kcal · 1 servingProt 8.8 · Carb 25 · Fat 11.3 g
5Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)110 kcal17 kcal · 1 pieceProt 0.4 · Carb 1.8 · Fat 0.8 g
6Fasolia110 kcal275 kcal · 1 servingProt 12.5 · Carb 35 · Fat 10 g
7Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplant)115 kcal230 kcal · 1 servingProt 3 · Carb 18 · Fat 18 g
8Olive Oil Stuffed Peppers (Zeytinyagli Dolma)120 kcal90 kcal · 1 pieceProt 2.3 · Carb 10.5 · Fat 4.5 g
9Thareed120 kcal360 kcal · 1 bowlProt 21 · Carb 42 · Fat 12 g
10Kuru Fasulye (Turkish White Bean Stew)135 kcal338 kcal · 1 servingProt 18.8 · Carb 33.8 · Fat 15 g
11Borlotti Bean Pilaki140 kcal280 kcal · 1 servingProt 12 · Carb 36 · Fat 10 g
12Chickpea Stew150 kcal375 kcal · 1 servingProt 20 · Carb 35 · Fat 17.5 g

Figures are approximate, based on average recipes, and vary with the portion. Ranking is by values per 100 g.

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. If you have symptoms or a medical condition, consult a doctor.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is the lowest-calorie option?

Braised Spinach — at 60 kcal per 100 g, it is the lowest-calorie option on the list.

How is this list sorted?

By calories per 100 g, from lowest to highest. Your total calories depend on the portion you eat.

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