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Fried peppers served with tomato sauce
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Fried peppers with tomato sauce (150 g) has 177 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.4 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 13.1 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 69 mg of Vitamin C covers 77% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
177
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
13.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
13.1g
· 17% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 5% · Fat 65%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.1 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
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) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 21 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 36 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 112 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 170 g | 201 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 260 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Fried peppers with tomato sauce are made by frying peppers and topping them with a separately cooked tomato sauce. Dry the peppers thoroughly, fry them in a little oil until tender, then spoon over simmered tomatoes seasoned with salt.
Sweet frying peppers work especially well for fried peppers with tomato sauce because they soften quickly and balance the tangy tomatoes. You can also use bell peppers for a meatier result; cut larger peppers into strips so they cook evenly.
Fried peppers with tomato sauce is a pepper dish topped with tomato sauce, while menemen is cooked together with eggs. Fried peppers are often served as a side or meze, and the sauce does not traditionally need eggs.
Fried peppers with tomato sauce go well with crusty bread, grilled meat, rice, or a cooling yogurt dip. Bread is particularly useful for soaking up the tomato sauce, while yogurt balances the sweetness or heat of the peppers.
Dry the peppers completely before frying them for fried peppers with tomato sauce, since water on the surface makes hot oil splatter. Make a small slit in each whole pepper to reduce the chance of it bursting, and lower it gently into the pan.
Yes, roasted peppers can be used for fried peppers with tomato sauce, though the result is softer and less crisp than the fried version. Peel them if the skins are tough, warm them gently, and add the cooked tomato sauce just before serving.
No, you do not have to peel tomatoes for fried peppers with tomato sauce. Grated tomatoes usually separate from their skins during grating, and chopped tomatoes soften as they cook. Peeling is useful if you want a particularly smooth sauce.
Yes, fried peppers with tomato sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated once cooled. The peppers soften as they sit in the sauce, so store the components separately if you want to preserve more texture, then combine them before serving.
Fried peppers with tomato sauce keep for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them within two hours of cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat; they can also be served cold.
Yes, you can bake the peppers for fried peppers with tomato sauce to use less oil. Toss them lightly with oil and roast until tender, then add separately cooked tomato sauce. They will be softer and less crisp than traditionally fried peppers.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
69mg · 77% DV
Vitamin E
3.15mg · 21% DV
B6
0.27mg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
118.5µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Sodium
315mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
330mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 177 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Fried peppers with tomato sauce is a simple Turkish home-style dish: peppers are cooked in oil until tender, then served with a savoury tomato sauce. It is especially welcome when peppers and tomatoes are in season, and recipes may use long green peppers or sweeter varieties.
Serve it warm or at room temperature as a side or part of a meze spread; crusty bread is handy for soaking up the sauce. A spoonful of garlic yoghurt is a familiar accompaniment, though the dish is also enjoyed on its own. It brings vegetables and some fibre to the table, while the frying oil makes it more energy-dense than simply cooked peppers. For a lighter version, use less oil and cook the peppers in a covered pan.
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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 47.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (47.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.