Stewed Spleen in Tomato Sauce

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Stewed Spleen in Tomato Sauce is a savory dish featuring sliced beef or pork spleen slow-cooked in a rich, tangy tomato-based sauce. It typically includes onions, garlic, and herbs for flavor, and is a traditional comfort food in several Eastern European cuisines, notably Romanian and Hungarian.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with very low carbohydrates, as it is primarily meat-based. It is an excellent source of iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-300 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	5.2 mg
Vitamin B12	18 mcg
Zinc	4.8 mg
Selenium	42 mcg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Copper	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Potassium	420 mg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culinarily, it's a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, utilizing a nutrient-dense organ meat that's rich in heme iron, making it particularly beneficial for preventing iron deficiency.