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Savory eggplant dish cooked with oil and vegetables
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant Makhbas (180 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 104 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.6 g of carbs, 2.7 g of protein, 13.1 g of fat and 6.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
187
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
16.6g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.7g
· 5% DV
Fat
13.1g
· 17% DV
Fiber
6.1g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 6% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.1 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.84 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 441 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% |
| Protein | 2.7 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) | 180 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 19 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 36 g | 37 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 416 kcal |
Calculated from 104 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant Makhbas is a savory dish made by cooking eggplant with oil and vegetables. Recipes can vary, so the name does not point to one fixed ingredient list or a single standardized method.
Eggplant Makhbas is typically made by cooking chopped eggplant with vegetables such as onion and tomato until tender. Cut the pieces to a similar size and stir occasionally so they cook evenly without breaking down too much.
Eggplant Makhbas can be made without meat, with eggplant and vegetables as its basis. Some versions may add meat or rice, but neither is required in every recipe. Check the particular recipe if you need to know which version is being served.
Eggplant Makhbas and maqluba are different dishes. Maqluba is commonly made by layering rice, vegetables and often meat in a pot, then turning it out to serve; Eggplant Makhbas is an eggplant dish and does not have to be layered or inverted.
Eggplant Makhbas is associated with Middle Eastern cooking, but its name and preparation can vary across recipes. It is difficult to assign every version to one country without a specific regional recipe.
Serve Eggplant Makhbas with bread, plain rice or a cooling yogurt-based side. If your version already includes rice, a fresh salad or bread can complement it without making the meal overly rice-heavy.
No, peeling eggplant for Eggplant Makhbas is optional. If the skin is tender, wash the eggplant and leave it on; for a softer texture, peel alternating strips rather than removing all the skin.
Eggplant Makhbas can turn greasy if too much oil is added, and overcooking or cutting the eggplant very small can make it mushy. Use larger, evenly cut pieces, add oil sparingly, and stop cooking once the eggplant is tender.
Yes, you can make Eggplant Makhbas ahead, refrigerate it in a covered container, and reheat it thoroughly before serving. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for a long time; add a splash of water during reheating if it seems dry.
Yes, Eggplant Makhbas can be frozen, though the eggplant may become softer after thawing. Cool it, portion it into airtight containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating until hot throughout.
Vitamins
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
Vitamin E
1.89mg · 13% DV
Vitamin K
14.76µg · 12% DV
B5
0.52mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
441mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
392mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant Makhbas is a savoury home-style dish associated with Arab cooking, made by cooking eggplant with oil and other vegetables until tender. Depending on the preparation, the vegetables may keep some shape or the eggplant may become soft and almost mashed; seasoning gives each version its character.
In its region of origin it can be served as a vegetable side or part of a shared meal. English-speaking diners can enjoy it warm with flatbread, rice or a fresh salad. It provides fibre, while remaining relatively low in protein, so pair it with beans or another protein-rich dish for a more substantial meal. Using a measured amount of oil keeps it lighter.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.51g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.