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Source of calcium and fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Baked Eggplant with Béchamel and Kashar Cheese (200 g) has 274 calories. That works out to 137 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.6 g of carbs, 10.4 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 244 mg of Phosphorus covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Baked Eggplant with Béchamel and Kashar Cheese is a Turkish-style oven dish made with tender eggplant, a creamy béchamel sauce and grated Kashar, a semi-hard Turkish cheese. Baking softens the eggplant and browns the cheese on top, giving the dish a mild, savoury flavour with a rich, silky texture.
In Turkey, it can be served as a vegetarian main or alongside meat, often with rice, bread or a fresh salad. The eggplant contributes fibre, while the cheese and sauce make the dish satisfying; it is also a source of calcium. For a lighter plate, use less béchamel and serve it with plenty of greens.
Selected: 100 g
137
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 15% · Fat 57%
Vitamins
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B12
0.28µg · 12% DV
Vitamin A
71µg · 8% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
122mg · 17% DV
Calcium
145mg · 14% DV
Selenium
6.4µg · 12% DV
Sodium
235mg · 10% 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.
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NOVA 3
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.3:1).
Baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese is a layered oven dish made with softened eggplant, creamy white sauce and melted Kashar. It is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish; recipes vary, especially in whether the eggplant is fried or roasted first.
To make baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese, soften sliced eggplant, arrange it in a baking dish, cover it with béchamel and finish with grated Kashar. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has browned.
Yes, you can make baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese without frying it. Roast the slices until tender before layering them with the sauce and cheese; this keeps the dish lighter and avoids the oiliness that frying can add.
Kashar is a Turkish semi-hard cheese that melts well, making it a natural topping for baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese. If you cannot find it, use a mild semi-hard cheese with good melting quality; the flavour will not be exactly the same.
No, peeling eggplant for baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese is optional. Leaving the skin on helps the slices hold their shape, while peeling thick-skinned eggplant in stripes can make each bite more tender.
To keep baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese from getting watery, cook the eggplant first and drain away any liquid before assembling the dish. Make the béchamel thick enough to coat a spoon, rather than using a very runny sauce.
A crisp green salad or plain yogurt goes well with baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese. The béchamel and melted cheese make the dish rich, so a fresh, tangy side balances it better than another heavy accompaniment.
Yes, you can assemble baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese ahead and bake it later. Cover and refrigerate the assembled dish, then add the grated Kashar just before baking for a fresher, more evenly browned topping.
Baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese keeps for 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and do not leave the dish at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, baked eggplant with béchamel and Kashar cheese can be frozen, though the béchamel may become slightly grainy or watery after thawing. Freeze cooled portions in airtight containers, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat thoroughly in the oven.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.