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Olive oil-based, vegetable-rich, fiber-rich
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cretan-style vegetable dish (180 g) has 166 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.1 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 11.7 g of fat and 4.7 g of fiber. Its 261 µg of Vitamin A covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
166
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
12.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
11.7g
· 15% DV
Fiber
4.7g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 8% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.71 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (small) | 72 g | 66 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 320 g | 294 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 320 g | 294 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Cretan-style vegetable dish is a home-style preparation of vegetables cooked with olive oil, often with onion, garlic, tomato, and herbs. There is no single fixed recipe, so the vegetables and seasonings vary with the season and the cook.
Cretan-style vegetable dish is not simply another name for ratatouille. Recipes vary, but it is generally associated with Greek island cooking and olive oil, while ratatouille refers to a particular Provençal dish with its own regional traditions.
Zucchini, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and onions all work well in Cretan-style vegetable dish. Choose vegetables that are in season, and cut them to a similar size so they cook evenly.
Add the vegetables in stages rather than all at once. Start with the firmer vegetables and add quicker-cooking ones later; simmer gently and stop cooking as soon as they are tender.
No, you usually do not need to peel the eggplant for Cretan-style vegetable dish. Its skin helps the pieces hold their shape, though peeling part of it can make the texture softer if the eggplant has thick or tough skin.
Yes, Cretan-style vegetable dish can be made ahead, and resting gives the flavors time to mingle. Cool it promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container, and serve it chilled or reheat only the portion you need.
Parsley, dill, and mint pair well with Cretan-style vegetable dish. Add delicate fresh herbs near the end of cooking so their aroma stays bright, or use a smaller amount of dried herbs earlier in the simmer.
Serve Cretan-style vegetable dish with crusty bread, rice, or roasted fish for a fuller meal. Bread is especially useful for soaking up the olive-oil-rich cooking juices.
Yes, but the vegetables may soften after thawing, especially zucchini and eggplant. Freeze the cooled dish in meal-size portions, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat gently.
It can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature. Olive-oil-based versions are often allowed to rest before serving, while a freshly cooked portion can also be enjoyed warm.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
261µg · 29% DV
Vitamin K
32.4µg · 27% DV
Vitamin C
20.7mg · 23% DV
Vitamin E
3.42mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
459mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cretan-style vegetable dish draws on the cooking of Crete and the Aegean, bringing seasonal vegetables together with olive oil. The exact mix varies by recipe and by what is in season, so it is best understood as a homestyle vegetable dish rather than one fixed formula.
The vegetables soften as they cook and take on the oil’s mellow, fruity flavour. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a side, or make it part of a spread with bread and other Mediterranean dishes. It is vegetable-rich and provides 2.6 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use a measured amount of oil and let the vegetables take centre stage.
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.
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
1.71g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.