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Eggplant-wrapped meatballs in tomato sauce
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (large) of Double Meatball Islim Kebab (300 g) has 513 calories. That works out to 171 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.3 g of carbs, 35.4 g of protein, 32.4 g of fat and 6.3 g of fiber. Its 3.2 µg of B12 covers 131% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (large) · 300 g
513
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
21.3g
· 8% DV
Protein
35.4g
· 71% DV
Fat
32.4g
· 42% DV
Fiber
6.3g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 27% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 513 kcal | |
| Total fat | 32.4 g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 9.75 g | 49% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 930 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% |
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 (large) | 300 g | 513 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 376 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 428 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 300 g | 513 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 380 g | 650 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 450 g | 770 kcal |
Calculated from 171 calories per 100 g.
Double Meatball Islim Kebab is a Turkish dish of two meatballs wrapped in slices of eggplant, covered with tomato sauce, and baked. The eggplant is often fried or grilled first so it becomes flexible enough to wrap around the meat.
To make Double Meatball Islim Kebab, wrap two seasoned meatballs in overlapping cooked eggplant slices and secure each bundle with a toothpick. Arrange the bundles in a baking dish, pour tomato sauce over them, and bake until the meatballs are cooked through.
Double Meatball Islim Kebab has two meatballs inside each eggplant bundle, while regular Islim Kebab usually has one. Both versions typically use eggplant wraps and tomato sauce, though household recipes can vary.
Double Meatball Islim Kebab is a Turkish home-style dish based on Islim Kebab, which is often associated with Gaziantep cuisine. Recipes differ across households, so its exact origin is not firmly established.
The eggplant in Double Meatball Islim Kebab forms a soft wrapper around the meatballs and holds them together during baking. It also absorbs some of the tomato sauce, bringing the main components together in each serving.
Yes, you can make Double Meatball Islim Kebab without deep-frying the eggplant. Roast or grill the slices until pliable enough to wrap; very thick or undercooked slices may crack when folded around the meatballs.
Serve Double Meatball Islim Kebab with rice pilaf, bulgur, or a simple salad. Plain yogurt also pairs well with the tomato sauce and eggplant, while a lighter side helps balance the richness of the meatballs.
Yes, you can assemble Double Meatball Islim Kebab ahead of baking. Arrange the eggplant-wrapped meatballs in the dish, cover and refrigerate them, then add or check the sauce before baking so the wraps stay moist.
Leftover Double Meatball Islim Kebab keeps for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat it until hot throughout, either in the oven or on the stovetop with a little sauce.
Yes, cooked Double Meatball Islim Kebab can be frozen. Cool it first, pack individual portions in airtight containers, and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating until hot throughout.
Vitamins
B12
3.15µg · 131% DV
B3
11.4mg · 71% DV
B6
0.96mg · 56% DV
B2
0.48mg · 37% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Zinc
7.05mg · 64% DV
Phosphorus
435mg · 62% DV
Copper
0.45mg · 50% DV
Sodium
930mg · 40% DV
Potassium ⭐
885mg · 26% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 513 calories in 1 serving (large) (300 g):
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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.
Double Meatball Islim Kebab is a Turkish oven-baked dish: seasoned meatballs are wrapped in slices of eggplant and cooked in a tomato-based sauce. Islim kebab is especially familiar in home cooking across parts of western and southern Turkey, where it is brought to the table hot as a hearty main course.
The eggplant turns soft and silky, balancing the savoury meatballs, while the tomato sauce adds a gently tangy finish. In Turkey it is commonly served with rice or bulgur pilaf; a spoonful of plain yoghurt makes a fresh contrast. It provides protein, with much of its fat depending on the meat and how the eggplant is prepared. For a lighter version, roast or grill the eggplant rather than frying it, and serve with a simple salad.
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 3
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
— Not 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
9.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
13.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.