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Fiber-rich garlic eggplant meze with olive oil
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Eggplant meze with garlic (40 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 96 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.1 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 2.7 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Vitamin E covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
38
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
3.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
2.7g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 6% · Fat 62%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.38 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 19 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 58 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 80 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 86 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 96 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 230 kcal |
Calculated from 96 calories per 100 g.
Roast whole eggplants until soft, peel them, and drain the flesh before mashing it. Mix with crushed garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt; chill briefly so the flavors come together, then serve with a drizzle of oil.
Eggplant meze with garlic is usually served cold or at room temperature as part of a mezze spread. It pairs well with grilled meat or fish, kebabs, flatbread, and other small dishes; serve bread alongside for scooping.
No, eggplant meze with garlic and baba ganoush are related roasted-eggplant dips, but they are not identical. Baba ganoush commonly includes tahini, while garlic, olive oil, and lemon are the defining flavors in many versions of this meze.
It can, but yogurt is not essential to eggplant meze with garlic. Some versions combine roasted eggplant with yogurt and garlic for a creamy dip, while others use olive oil and lemon and have a lighter, less creamy texture.
Roasted or grilled eggplant is the usual choice for eggplant meze with garlic because it gives the dip a soft texture and a smoky flavor. Fried eggplant can work, but it makes the meze richer and less like the classic roasted version.
Eggplant meze with garlic generally keeps for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Use a clean spoon when serving, and discard any portion that has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, eggplant meze with garlic can be frozen, although thawing may make it watery or softer. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, then drain any excess liquid and stir well before serving.
Yes, you can make eggplant meze with garlic several hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Chilling gives the garlic and lemon time to flavor the eggplant; stir it before serving and add fresh herbs or oil at the end.
Eggplant meze with garlic often turns watery when the roasted eggplant has not been drained well or too much lemon juice or oil is added. Let the peeled eggplant drain before mashing, and pour off excess liquid if the finished dip separates.
Yes, most recipes peel the eggplant after roasting it for eggplant meze with garlic. Covering the hot eggplants briefly makes the skins easier to remove, while the roasted flesh keeps the smoky flavor that gives the dip its character.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.76mg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
3.2µg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Folate
7.2µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
88mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
96mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant meze with garlic is a Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean-style spread made with cooked eggplant, garlic and olive oil. Depending on the cook, lemon juice or other seasonings may be added. The eggplant turns soft and mellow, while garlic brings a sharper, savoury note.
Serve it chilled or at room temperature as part of a meze spread, alongside grilled food, or spooned onto bread. Its vegetables provide fibre, and the olive oil gives it a richer texture; it is best thought of as a side rather than a main source of protein. For a lighter version, use olive oil sparingly and pair it with fresh vegetables or other simple sides.
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
0.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.