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A baked dish of chickpeas, vegetables and ground beef, providing protein and fiber.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chickpea, Eggplant, Zucchini and Beef Bake (300 g) has 402 calories. That works out to 134 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 25.5 g of protein, 16.8 g of fat and 9.6 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 69% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
402
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
25.5g
· 51% DV
Fat
16.8g
· 22% DV
Fiber
9.6g
· 34% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 25% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 402 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.8 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.95 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 465 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 402 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 241 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 322 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 402 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 536 kcal |
Calculated from 134 calories per 100 g.
Brown the ground beef, then combine it with cooked chickpeas, chopped eggplant and zucchini, seasoning, and a little sauce or liquid. Bake in a casserole dish until the vegetables are tender. Made from these basic ingredients at home, it is minimally processed.
Yes. Soak and cook dried chickpeas before adding them, because they take much longer to soften than the vegetables need to bake. Canned chickpeas are already cooked; drain and rinse them before mixing them into the dish.
Cut the eggplant into evenly sized pieces, dry it well after washing, and avoid overcrowding the baking dish. Browning it briefly before baking can also help it hold its shape and develop a richer flavor.
Yes. Drain and rinse canned chickpeas, then add them after the beef and vegetables are partly cooked so they do not break apart during a long bake. Their convenience makes this version quicker than starting with dried chickpeas.
Yes, freeze the bake after it has cooled, divided into airtight portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat until piping hot throughout. The zucchini and eggplant may become softer after freezing, but the dish remains suitable for a make-ahead meal.
Keep Chickpea, Eggplant, Zucchini and Beef Bake covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three to four days. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until hot throughout.
A crisp green salad or plain yogurt pairs well with Chickpea, Eggplant, Zucchini and Beef Bake and balances its savory, hearty texture. Bread, rice, or couscous can make the meal more substantial if you want an additional side.
Yes. Leave out the beef and use extra chickpeas, or add lentils or chopped mushrooms for a more substantial texture. Cook the vegetables until tender and season the dish well, since removing the beef changes its savory flavor.
Yes. Assemble the bake with cooked chickpeas and browned beef, cover it, and refrigerate it before cooking. Dry the chopped zucchini and eggplant first to limit excess liquid, and bake the dish soon after taking it out of the fridge.
Cumin, paprika, black pepper, and garlic complement the chickpeas and beef in Chickpea, Eggplant, Zucchini and Beef Bake. Add parsley or mint near the end for freshness; a little tomato can bring acidity and help tie the vegetables together.
Vitamins
B12
1.65µg · 69% DV
B3
6.3mg · 39% DV
Folate
132µg · 33% DV
B6
0.54mg · 32% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.48mg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
354mg · 51% DV
Zinc
4.05mg · 37% DV
Manganese
0.84mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
930mg · 27% DV
Sodium
465mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chickpea, Eggplant, Zucchini and Beef Bake brings chickpeas, eggplant, zucchini and ground beef together in a hearty oven-cooked main dish. It is a practical home-style combination rather than a dish tied to one specific regional tradition. Baking softens the vegetables and lets their flavours mingle with the savoury beef, while the chickpeas keep their shape and add a pleasantly substantial texture.
Serve it warm for lunch or dinner, with a green salad, bread or a modest portion of rice. Chickpeas and vegetables contribute fibre alongside the protein from the beef; the dish provides 8.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair it with salad and keep richer or starchy sides small.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
4.95g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.49g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.