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Yogurt carrot meze, light and refreshing
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Carrot toroter (120 g) has 102 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 780 µg of Vitamin A covers 87% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Carrot toroter is a Turkish-style meze of grated carrots folded into yoghurt, often with garlic and a little oil. The carrots are usually softened in a pan before they are mixed with the yoghurt, giving the dish a tender texture and a mellow sweetness balanced by the yoghurt’s gentle tang. It is served chilled or cool as part of a meze spread, alongside grilled foods, or as a fresh side dish.
With vegetables and yoghurt at its core, it is a light, fibre-containing choice rather than a rich main course. Serve it with warm flatbread, grains or grilled vegetables; for a lighter version, use less oil and keep the yoghurt mixture simple.
Selected: 100 g
85
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
10.7g
· 4% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 10% · Fat 39%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
650µg · 72% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Calcium
56mg · 6% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
220mg · 6% DV
Sodium
120mg · 5% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 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
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).
Carrot toroter is a Turkish-style cold meze made with softened carrots mixed with yogurt, often seasoned with garlic. It is served as a side or part of a spread of small dishes, rather than as a cooked vegetable side.
To make carrot toroter, grate the carrots and cook them gently in a little oil until tender, then let them cool. Mix with yogurt and seasonings, and chill briefly before serving so the flavors come together.
Carrot toroter works well alongside grilled meats, chicken, rice, or other Turkish mezes. Its cool, creamy texture is especially suited to a shared meal with warm main dishes and bread.
Yes, carrot toroter is usually made with grated carrots softened in a pan, rather than raw carrots. Cooking mellows their flavor and helps release moisture; cool them before mixing with yogurt to avoid a runny, warm dip.
Yes, carrot toroter can be made without garlic. The yogurt and carrots still make a flavorful meze; use a little salt and finish with olive oil or chopped walnuts if you want extra flavor.
Carrot toroter can turn watery if the carrots are mixed in while hot or the yogurt is thin. Cool the carrots fully and use thick yogurt; if the mixture loosens after chilling, drain off excess liquid before serving.
Yes, you can prepare carrot toroter a day ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add any crunchy topping, such as walnuts, just before serving so it does not soften.
Carrot toroter keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Use a clean spoon when serving, and discard it if it has been left at room temperature for an extended time.
No, freezing carrot toroter is not recommended. The yogurt may separate as it thaws, leaving the meze watery and grainy; make only what you can refrigerate and eat within a couple of days.
Yes, walnuts are a common optional topping for carrot toroter. Stir chopped walnuts into the finished meze or scatter them on top; adding them just before serving keeps their texture crisp.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.