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Strained yogurt meze with dried peppers
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 tablespoon (medium) of Atom meze with yogurt (30 g) has 55 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 µg of B12 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Atom meze with yogurt is a Turkish meze made by mixing thick yogurt, often strained, with garlic and topping it with dried chillies heated in oil or butter. The topping turns a vivid red-orange and brings a sharp contrast to the cool, tangy yogurt; the heat depends on the chillies used.
It is served chilled as part of a meze spread, or alongside grilled meat and vegetables. The yogurt contributes protein, while the oily chilli topping makes the dish relatively rich for a small side. To keep it lighter, use less oil or serve the chilli topping separately so everyone can add as much as they like.
Selected: 100 g
182
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.6g
· 2% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
15.8g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 10% · Fat 78%
Vitamins
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
118µg · 13% DV
Vitamin E
1.9mg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Sodium
310mg · 13% DV
Calcium
118mg · 12% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 182 calories in 100 g:
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NOVA 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.8:1).
Atom meze with yogurt is a Turkish appetizer made with thick, usually strained yogurt topped with dried hot peppers warmed in oil or butter. Its signature contrast is cool, tangy yogurt against a spicy, glossy pepper topping.
Stir thick yogurt with crushed garlic and salt, then spread it in a shallow serving dish. Briefly warm dried hot peppers in butter or olive oil until the oil takes on their color, and spoon the hot pepper oil over the yogurt.
Atom meze with yogurt is commonly served alongside kebabs, grilled meats, and other small plates. It also works with warm flatbread or toasted bread. Pair it with milder dishes if you want the chili topping to stand out without overwhelming the meal.
Atom meze with yogurt is usually noticeably hot, but its heat varies with the dried peppers and how many are used. For a milder version, reduce the peppers, remove their seeds, or mix mild dried peppers with the hot ones.
Atom meze with yogurt is defined by its topping of dried hot peppers warmed in oil or butter. Haydari is generally a thick, garlicky yogurt dip flavored with herbs; it does not usually have atom’s characteristic spicy pepper oil.
Yes. Mix and chill the yogurt base ahead, but prepare and add the pepper oil shortly before serving. This keeps the topping aromatic and helps the dried peppers retain more texture instead of softening as they sit in the yogurt.
Small dried red hot peppers are commonly used for atom meze with yogurt. The exact variety depends on the cook, so taste and adjust the quantity to control the heat. Warm them briefly in oil; scorching can make the topping taste bitter.
Store atom meze with yogurt in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within about two days. The pepper oil may blend into the yogurt and soften the peppers over time; discard it if its smell, taste, or texture seems off.
You can soften the heat in atom meze with yogurt by serving it with extra plain yogurt or a mild dip. For the next batch, use fewer chilies or remove their seeds before warming them in the oil.
Atom meze with yogurt is served cool or at room temperature, with the pepper oil freshly warmed and spooned over the top. The contrast between the cool yogurt and warm, spicy topping is part of the dish’s appeal.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.