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Yogurt-free carrot meze, typically made with carrot, olive oil, garlic, and often walnuts.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Carrot tarator without yogurt (40 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.6 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 276 µg of Vitamin A covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
47
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
3.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 6% · Fat 64%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.46 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.7 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) | 40 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 80 g | 94 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Carrot tarator without yogurt is usually made with grated carrots softened in olive oil, garlic, and often walnuts. Salt and pepper are common seasonings. Without yogurt, the dish has a more pronounced carrot flavor and a less creamy texture than yogurt-based versions.
To make carrot tarator without yogurt, grate the carrots and cook them gently in olive oil until softened, then let them cool before mixing in crushed garlic and any walnuts. Cooling the carrots first helps keep the garlic flavor fresh and prevents excess moisture.
Carrot tarator without yogurt keeps the name because “tarator” is used for a family of dips and mezes, not just one yogurt-based recipe. Turkish versions vary, and some use softened vegetables with olive oil, garlic, and nuts instead of yogurt.
Carrot tarator without yogurt is a Turkish meze that can resemble carrot salad, but it is usually richer from olive oil and may include garlic and walnuts. It is commonly served as part of a meze spread rather than simply as a raw side salad.
Cook the grated carrots until their released moisture has evaporated, then cool them before adding the garlic. Carrot tarator without yogurt can turn watery if warm carrots are covered too soon or if excess liquid remains in the pan.
Serve carrot tarator without yogurt as a cold meze alongside bread, pide, or other Turkish small dishes. Its sweet carrot and garlicky olive-oil flavors also pair well with grilled vegetables and main dishes, so it can be part of a larger shared table.
Yes, carrot tarator without yogurt can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. The flavors meld as it rests. If the recipe includes walnuts, stir them in shortly before serving so they keep more of their crunch.
Freezing carrot tarator without yogurt is not recommended because thawed carrots can become soft and release water, while the oil may separate. Make it fresh or store it chilled instead; stir it before serving if the ingredients have settled.
Walnuts are a common addition to carrot tarator without yogurt, though recipes vary and they are not essential. They give the soft carrots a crunchy texture and a rich, slightly earthy flavor; add them near serving time for the best texture.
Carrot tarator without yogurt is usually served cold or at room temperature as a meze, rather than hot straight from the pan. Let the cooked carrots cool before serving, and finish with a little olive oil or chopped walnuts if desired.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
276µg · 31% DV
Vitamin E
0.76mg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
4.4µg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
102mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Carrot tarator without yogurt is a Turkish-style meze made by softening grated carrots in olive oil and seasoning them with garlic. Some versions include walnuts; unlike many creamy dips, this one contains no yogurt.
It has a gently sweet carrot flavour, a savoury garlic note and, when walnuts are added, a little crunch. In Turkey it is served as part of a meze spread or alongside grilled dishes; elsewhere, it also works as a dip with bread or raw vegetables. It is vegetable-led, with much of its energy coming from the oil and optional nuts, and provides some fibre rather than much protein. Use less oil for a lighter version.
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
✓ 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
0.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.