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Oil-cooked breakfast vegetable sauce, typically tomato and pepper based
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Breakfast fried vegetable sauce (35 g) has 32 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.7 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 8.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 35 g
32
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
2.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 7% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
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) | 35 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 46 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 55 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 70 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 221 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Breakfast fried vegetable sauce is a cooked vegetable relish, usually made with tomatoes and peppers sautéed in oil. The fresh, home-cooked version is minimally processed and is commonly served as part of a Turkish-style breakfast, often with bread.
Cook chopped tomatoes and peppers in oil until soft and saucy to make breakfast fried vegetable sauce. Onion, garlic, and spices are optional; simmer it uncovered if you want a thicker texture for spooning onto bread.
Breakfast fried vegetable sauce is often served with bread, eggs, or other savory breakfast foods. It also works as a topping for toast or a filling for a sandwich; warm it before serving if it has been refrigerated.
No, breakfast fried vegetable sauce is usually served as a finished condiment or side, while shakshuka is a dish in which eggs cook in a spiced tomato-and-pepper sauce. You can add eggs to the sauce, but that turns it into a shakshuka-style meal.
Yes, breakfast fried vegetable sauce freezes well. Let it cool, divide it into meal-sized portions, and seal them in freezer-safe containers. Thaw a portion in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
Homemade breakfast fried vegetable sauce keeps for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Chill it promptly after cooking and use a clean spoon; discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell.
Yes, breakfast fried vegetable sauce can be mild or spicy. The heat comes from the peppers and added seasonings, so choose sweet peppers for a mild sauce or add chili while it cooks for more kick.
Yes, you can cook eggs directly in breakfast fried vegetable sauce. Warm the sauce in a skillet, make small spaces for the eggs, cover the pan, and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are as done as you like.
Yes, breakfast fried vegetable sauce can top pasta, though its pepper-and-tomato flavor is more rustic than a smooth pasta sauce. Warm it in a pan and loosen it with a little pasta cooking water if it is too thick.
Breakfast fried vegetable sauce is often watery because tomatoes release liquid as they cook, especially if they are very ripe. Simmer the sauce uncovered so excess moisture evaporates, and avoid adding water unless the vegetables are sticking.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.4mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
41.3µg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.66mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
112mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 32 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (35 g):
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Breakfast fried vegetable sauce is a Turkish-style breakfast sauce, usually made by cooking tomatoes and peppers in oil. It can be prepared at home with seasonal vegetables, and its thickness and seasoning vary by recipe. As it cooks, the vegetables soften and their flavours meld into a spoonable, sometimes bread-spreadable sauce.
In Turkey, it is served with bread at breakfast, alongside eggs, or used as a base in which to cook eggs. It also fits a leisurely breakfast with tea, and can be enjoyed as a savoury accompaniment beyond the breakfast table. Vegetables provide much of its character, but the oil makes it more substantial than a fresh vegetable side. For a lighter version, use oil sparingly and serve it with fresh vegetables.
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.
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
0.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.