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Roasted eggplant and pepper based spread, fiber-rich and low-calorie
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Eggplant pepper herse (30 g) has 17 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 7.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
17
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 9% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4 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) | 30 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 35 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 46 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 139 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant pepper herse is a Turkish-style spread or meze made mainly from roasted eggplant and peppers. The vegetables are usually peeled, chopped or mashed, and seasoned with ingredients such as olive oil, garlic, and lemon.
To make eggplant pepper herse, roast eggplants and peppers until soft and their skins are charred. Peel and chop or mash the vegetables, then mix with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Eggplant and peppers are the defining ingredients in eggplant pepper herse. Olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice or vinegar are common additions, while salt and herbs can be adjusted to taste.
Eggplant pepper herse includes peppers as a main ingredient, while baba ganoush is generally centered on eggplant and often includes tahini. Recipes vary, but the pepper gives herse a distinct flavor and texture.
Eggplant pepper herse is usually served chilled or at room temperature as a meze or spread. Letting it rest after mixing gives the roasted vegetables time to take on the flavor of the garlic and dressing.
Serve eggplant pepper herse with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or other meze. It also works as a spread with bread or alongside a simple grain dish.
Yes, the charred skins are usually removed from the roasted eggplant and peppers before making eggplant pepper herse. After roasting, covering the vegetables briefly helps loosen the skins for easier peeling.
Yes, you can roast the eggplant and peppers in an oven instead of over an open flame. The result may have less smoky flavor, but once the vegetables are tender, peel and season them as usual.
Eggplant pepper herse keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after serving, and use a clean utensil when taking out a portion.
Yes, eggplant pepper herse can be frozen, though thawing may make it softer or release extra liquid. Freeze it in airtight, single-meal portions and stir it after thawing before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7.2mg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
0.33mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.48µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant pepper herse is a Turkish home-style preparation of roasted eggplant and peppers, mashed or finely chopped into a rustic spread. Olive oil and garlic are common additions, though the seasoning and texture vary from kitchen to kitchen. Its flavour is gently smoky, with a soft, sometimes slightly chunky consistency. In Turkey it may be served as part of a meze spread, alongside grilled foods, or with bread; it also works well as a vegetable-rich sandwich filling. The dish is mostly vegetables, with some fibre and relatively little energy: a 100 g portion has 58 calories. For a lighter version, go easy on the oil and serve it with fresh vegetables or lean grilled food.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.47g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.