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Raštan greens

Raštan greens are leafy greens, commonly collard-like, cooked as a vegetable in Balkan and Mediterranean cuisines.

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About Raštan greens

Raštan greens are the leaves of a collard-like leafy brassica cultivated and eaten as a vegetable in parts of the Balkans and nearby Mediterranean regions. They are commonly trimmed, chopped, and simmered, braised, or cooked with other vegetables and flavourings.

The leaves have an earthy, mildly bitter flavour and a broad, firm structure. Their substantial texture softens and becomes less assertive with cooking. Young leaves may be more tender, while mature leaves generally require longer cooking and may have tougher ribs.

Raštan greens are usually seen as fresh, broad dark-green leaves with thick central ribs. They may be sold or handled whole, trimmed, or chopped; boiling, simmering, and braising soften the leaves and ribs. Local forms differ, so cultivar, leaf shape, maturity, and edible portions are not completely uniform.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Raštan greens nutrition & diet

Raštan greens nutritional value

Reference: Cabbage, collard greens

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
30.1kcal
Protein
3.6g
Carbs
2.8g
Fat
0.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

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Diet considerations

Raštan greens are plant-derived leafy vegetables as described, but local variety and preparation should be confirmed. Compatibility changes when cooked with smoked meat, animal fat, dairy, broth, batter, or cereal ingredients. Plain leaves, drained cooked greens, and a meat-based stew are distinct catalogue forms with different portion and carbohydrate contexts.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — C014 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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