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Oven-baked, lighter Turkish zucchini fritter
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Baked Mücver (70 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 3.9 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 12.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Baked mücver is a Turkish tray-baked version of the familiar zucchini fritter. Grated zucchini is mixed with egg, flour and herbs such as dill or parsley; some recipes include crumbled white cheese. Baking gives it a gently browned edge without the pan-frying used for many fritters.
The centre stays soft, so it can be served warm or at room temperature, often with yogurt or a garlicky yogurt dip. In Turkey it works as a light meal, a meze or part of a breakfast spread; elsewhere, it also makes an easy lunch with salad. It is vegetable-led and moderate in protein, and pairing it with plain yogurt makes the meal more filling.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
10.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
5.6g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 15% · Fat 47%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
18µg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
110µg · 12% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Calcium
85mg · 9% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% 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 110 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— 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
1.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
Baked mücver is a Turkish zucchini dish made with grated zucchini, eggs, flour, herbs and often cheese, then cooked in the oven. It is usually cut into portions and served warm or at room temperature.
Baked mücver cooks as one mixture in a pan in the oven, while fried mücver is cooked in smaller portions in oil. The baked version is easier to portion and uses less cooking oil; the fried one tends to have crispier edges.
The zucchini probably released too much moisture. Squeeze the grated zucchini firmly in a clean towel or let it drain in a sieve before mixing it with the other ingredients; this helps the baked mücver set instead of turning soggy.
Squeeze excess liquid from the zucchini and make sure the mixture has enough egg and flour to bind it. Let the baked mücver rest briefly after cooking before cutting, so the slices hold together more cleanly.
Feta-style white cheese is a common choice for baked mücver, though Turkish recipes also use kaşar or lor. Taste salty cheese before adding extra salt, and crumble it into the mixture so it is distributed throughout.
Yes, but baked mücver may be softer and more fragile without flour. Squeeze the zucchini especially well and use a suitable binder, such as breadcrumbs or a gluten-free flour, if you want slices that hold their shape.
Dill and parsley are classic herbs for baked mücver, and chopped scallions are also popular. Dry the herbs after washing so they do not add extra moisture, and chop them finely for an even texture.
Baked mücver is often served with garlicky yogurt or cacık, a Turkish yogurt-and-cucumber dish. A green salad makes it a light meal, while soup or other small Turkish dishes turn it into part of a larger spread.
Yes, you can bake mücver ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container for about three days. Reheat portions in the oven or a skillet to bring back some firmness; a microwave warms it quickly but can soften the edges.
Yes, baked mücver can be frozen after it has cooled. Freeze the slices in an airtight container with baking paper between them, then thaw and reheat in the oven; the texture may be softer than when freshly baked.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.