Rabbit stew with olives and tomatoes
Rabbit stew with olives and tomatoes is a rustic, hearty dish where tender rabbit is slow-cooked in a rich sauce of tomatoes, briny olives, and aromatic herbs. It is a classic preparation found across the Mediterranean, particularly in French Provençal, Italian, and Spanish cuisines, where it celebrates simple, high-quality ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with relatively low carbohydrates, providing a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the rabbit. A typical serving contains roughly 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 cup (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this stew showcases the Mediterranean 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking) tradition, transforming a lean, sustainable protein into a luxurious meal. Nutritionally, rabbit is one of the leanest red meats, offering a dense nutrient profile with very little saturated fat.
