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Protein-rich vegetable main dish
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté (220 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 109 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 2 µg of B12 covers 83% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
240
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
14.3g
· 18% DV
Fiber
4.8g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 29% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.73 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
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) | 220 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 22 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 327 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 350 g | 382 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 360 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 436 kcal |
Calculated from 109 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté is made by browning the beef with onion, then cooking it with chopped eggplant and vegetables until tender. Add tomatoes or a little liquid if needed, and cook uncovered near the end so the dish does not turn watery.
No, you do not have to peel eggplant for eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté. The skin helps the pieces hold their shape as they cook. Peel it in stripes if you prefer a softer texture, or leave small, tender eggplants unpeeled.
Use only a little oil when making eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté, since eggplant readily absorbs it. Brown the ground beef first and let its fat render, then add the eggplant; a nonstick pan also helps limit added oil.
Cook eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté in a wide pan over medium-high heat, and avoid crowding it. Eggplant and tomatoes release moisture; leaving the pan uncovered near the end lets excess liquid evaporate instead of pooling.
Onion, tomato, and bell pepper are common additions to eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté. Zucchini also works well. Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces, and add quicker-cooking vegetables later so they keep some texture.
Eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté is cooked together in a pan, while moussaka is commonly layered and baked. Moussaka recipes often include a topping such as béchamel, whereas this sauté is usually served without one.
Serve eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté with rice, crusty bread, or a simple salad. Plain yogurt is another good accompaniment, especially when the dish is seasoned with garlic, pepper, or warm spices.
Yes, eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté can be cooked a day ahead and refrigerated. The flavors meld as it rests, though the eggplant softens further; reheat the portion thoroughly in a pan before serving.
Eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored promptly in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and do not leave cooked ground beef sitting out for long.
Yes, eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; the eggplant may be softer after freezing, so the texture will not be quite the same as freshly cooked.
Vitamins
B12
1.98µg · 83% DV
B3
6.16mg · 39% DV
B6
0.55mg · 32% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Zinc
3.41mg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
660mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 240 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Eggplant and ground beef vegetable sauté is a home-style main dish, made by cooking eggplant with minced beef and often vegetables such as onion, peppers and tomatoes. It fits naturally into Turkish cooking, though the exact mix varies from kitchen to kitchen and with the season.
As the eggplant softens, it takes on the savoury flavour of the beef, making the dish tender and hearty. In Turkey it is commonly served as part of a home-cooked lunch or dinner, often with rice, bulgur or bread; a spoonful of yoghurt is a fresh accompaniment. It brings protein together with vegetables, and you can make it lighter by using less oil and adding more vegetables.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.