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Traditional Turkish dish with small eggplant, ground meat, tomato, pepper, onion
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Small eggplant Karniyarik (120 g) has 132 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 120 g
132
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% 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 32% · Protein 16% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.04 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 piece (small) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 80 g | 88 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 240 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 275 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Small eggplant karniyarik is a Turkish dish of small eggplants split open and filled with seasoned ground meat, commonly cooked with tomato, pepper, and onion. It is served as a main dish, often with rice or yogurt.
To make Small eggplant karniyarik, soften the eggplants, slit them lengthwise, and fill them with cooked ground meat, onion, and pepper. Add tomato and a little water or sauce to the pan, then cook until the eggplants are tender.
Small eggplant karniyarik is filled with ground meat, while imam bayildi is a meat-free dish of eggplant stuffed with onion, tomato, and olive oil. Both are Turkish stuffed-eggplant dishes, but imam bayildi is traditionally served as a vegetable dish.
Yes, you can bake the eggplants for Small eggplant karniyarik instead of frying them. Brush them lightly with oil and bake until soft before filling; this uses less oil while still making the eggplant tender enough to serve.
To keep Small eggplant karniyarik from turning oily, roast or bake the eggplants rather than deep-frying them, and use only a light coating of oil. Choose a baking dish that holds the eggplants snugly so they cook in the tomato sauce.
Small eggplant karniyarik goes well with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread, plus plain yogurt or a fresh salad. A simple side works best because the stuffed eggplant already has a rich, savory filling and tomato sauce.
Yes, Small eggplant karniyarik can be made without meat by filling the eggplants with a mixture of lentils, grains, or extra vegetables. This changes the traditional recipe, but keeps the same split-eggplant and tomato-sauce style.
For Small eggplant karniyarik, wash the eggplants and trim the stems without removing all the caps, which help them hold their shape. If the eggplants taste bitter, salt them briefly, rinse, and pat them thoroughly dry before cooking.
Small eggplant karniyarik keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, and reheat them until hot throughout; the eggplant may become softer after storage.
Yes, Small eggplant karniyarik can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers once it has cooled. The eggplant may soften after thawing, so defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat gently with its sauce.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.4mg · 9% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Small eggplant karniyarik is a Turkish home-style dish of small aubergines split and filled with minced meat cooked with onion, pepper and tomato. The stuffed aubergines are baked or simmered until tender, often with tomato and pepper on top.
The soft, mild aubergine contrasts with the savoury, gently spiced filling. In Turkey it is commonly served hot as a main course, often alongside rice pilaf and yoghurt. The meat provides some protein, while the vegetables contribute fibre; each 100 g contains 2.7 g of fibre. For a lighter version, roast the aubergines with less oil and choose lean minced meat.
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
— 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
2.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.