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Beet and curd cheese meze with protein and folate
In season: Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Beet meze with curd cheese (60 g) has 65 calories. That works out to 108 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.7 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
65
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
4.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% 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 29% · Protein 24% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.74 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 | 65 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 86 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 108 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 119 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 238 kcal |
Calculated from 108 calories per 100 g.
Beet meze with curd cheese is made by mixing cooked, grated beetroot with curd cheese. Let the beet cool first, then season the mixture with olive oil and, if you like, garlic; chill it briefly before serving.
You can boil or roast the beetroot for beet meze with curd cheese. Boiling gives a softer, moister result, while roasting brings out a more concentrated beet flavor. Cool the cooked beet before mixing it with the curd cheese.
Yes, beet meze with curd cheese can be made without yogurt; curd cheese provides the dairy base. Add a little yogurt only if you want a creamier, softer texture, since too much can dilute the beet and curd flavors.
Beet meze with curd cheese is usually served cold or close to room temperature. Chilling it after mixing helps the texture settle and the flavors mingle; take it out shortly before serving so it is not excessively cold.
Beet meze with curd cheese works well alongside other cold mezes, grilled vegetables, or grilled meat. Serve it with bread or toast for scooping, or add it to a mezze platter with contrasting savory and tangy dishes.
Yes, beet meze with curd cheese can be made a day ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and stir before serving; if the beet releases liquid, drain off the excess so the meze keeps a spoonable texture.
Beet meze with curd cheese can include garlic, but garlic is optional. Start with a small amount because its flavor intensifies as the meze sits; this is especially useful when preparing it ahead of time.
Yes, beetroot is usually peeled after cooking for beet meze with curd cheese. Let it cool enough to handle, remove the skin, then grate it; lightly draining the grated beet helps keep the finished meze from becoming watery.
Beet meze with curd cheese keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains fresh curd cheese, do not leave it out for long; discard it if its smell or appearance changes noticeably.
Yes, beet meze with curd cheese can be served at breakfast as a cold side. Add a small portion to a savory breakfast plate with bread, olives, or eggs; it also works as part of a brunch spread.
Vitamins
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Folate
32.4µg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.26µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
71mg · 10% DV
Calcium
58mg · 6% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.88µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
149mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (60 g):
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Beet meze with curd cheese brings cooked beetroot together with mild, crumbly curd cheese in a Turkish-style meze. The beet has a gently earthy sweetness, while the cheese gives the dish a soft, slightly grainy texture. It is usually served chilled as a starter or side, alongside other small plates or grilled food; it also works well as a colourful addition to a shared lunch spread.
The combination provides some protein from the curd cheese and folate from the beetroot. It is best thought of as a supporting dish rather than a filling main. Pair it with fresh greens and bread, or use a light hand with added oil if you want a less rich meze.
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.
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
1.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.