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Fiber-rich meze with plant protein, typically made with olive oil
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Bean and eggplant meze (60 g) has 71 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.5 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
71
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
6.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% 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 35% · Protein 12% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 35 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Bean and eggplant meze is a Turkish-style cold dish combining cooked beans with tender eggplant, usually seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. It is served as part of a meze spread or alongside a main meal.
To make Bean and eggplant meze, roast or bake eggplant until soft, then combine the flesh with cooked beans. Dress it with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings, and let the flavors mingle before serving.
Yes, canned beans work well in Bean and eggplant meze. Drain and rinse them first to remove the packing liquid, then fold them gently into the cooked eggplant so they keep their shape.
No, Bean and eggplant meze includes beans, while baba ganoush is primarily an eggplant dip, often made with tahini. Their flavors can overlap, but the beans give this meze a heartier texture.
Roasting or grilling the eggplant is the usual choice for Bean and eggplant meze because it creates a soft texture and smoky flavor. Frying also works, but it makes the finished dish richer and oilier.
Yes, you can prepare Bean and eggplant meze ahead and chill it before serving. A few hours of resting helps the garlic, olive oil, and eggplant flavors blend; stir it and taste for seasoning before serving.
Bean and eggplant meze keeps for about 3 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Use a clean serving spoon, and discard it if it develops an off smell, visible mold, or an unusual appearance.
You can freeze Bean and eggplant meze, but thawed eggplant may become watery and soft. Freeze it in small airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir well before serving.
Serve Bean and eggplant meze with warm flatbread, pita, or crisp toast as part of a meze spread. It also pairs well with grilled vegetables and can be offered alongside a larger Mediterranean-style meal.
Yes, Bean and eggplant meze can work as a sandwich or wrap filling. Drain off any excess liquid first, then spread it on sturdy bread with fresh greens so the bread does not become soggy.
Vitamins
Folate
22.8µg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.72mg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
5.4µg · 5% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Sodium
144mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
186mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Bean and eggplant meze is a Turkish-style mezze made by combining cooked beans with roasted or tender-cooked eggplant, often seasoned with olive oil, garlic and lemon. Recipes vary: some cooks mash the mixture until creamy, while others leave the beans and eggplant in distinct pieces.
It is usually served cool or at room temperature as part of a spread, with bread and alongside other meze; it also pairs naturally with grilled dishes. Smoky, soft eggplant contrasts with the beans’ fuller, slightly firm texture. The dish offers fibre and plant protein, while olive oil gives it richness. For a lighter version, use a measured amount of oil and bring out the flavour with lemon, herbs and fresh vegetables.
High
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.