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A baked dish made with eggplant, minced meat, milk-based béchamel and kaşar-style cheese.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant with Minced Meat, Béchamel and Cheese (300 g) has 495 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.4 g of carbs, 25.2 g of protein, 32.4 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 69% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
495
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
26.4g
· 10% DV
Protein
25.2g
· 50% DV
Fat
32.4g
· 42% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 20% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 495 kcal | |
| Total fat | 32.4 g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 13.2 g | 66% |
| Trans fat | 0.75 g | |
| Sodium | 840 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% |
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) | 300 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 47 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 660 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
To make eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese, soften sliced eggplant, cook the minced meat with aromatics, and prepare a smooth béchamel. Layer them in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until bubbling and golden.
Yes, you can assemble eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese ahead and refrigerate it covered before baking. Keep it chilled rather than leaving it at room temperature; a cold casserole may need a little extra time in the oven.
No, frying is not necessary for eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese. Roast or grill the slices until tender for a less oily dish; frying gives the eggplant a richer flavor but can make the finished casserole heavier.
Kaşar-style cheese is used for eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese, where it melts into a golden topping. If you cannot find kaşar, choose a mild, good-melting cheese rather than a strongly flavored cheese that may overpower the eggplant and béchamel.
Eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese usually needs about 20–25 minutes in a 190°C (375°F) oven when its components are already cooked. It is ready when the sauce bubbles and the cheese has melted and browned; ovens vary, so watch the top.
Serve eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables to balance its creamy, rich topping. Rice or crusty bread also works well if you want a more substantial meal.
Yes, eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese can be frozen in airtight portions once completely cool. The béchamel and eggplant may become a little watery or soft after thawing, so defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly in the oven.
Leftover eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese keeps for three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is piping hot.
Yes, ground lamb works in eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese and gives the filling a more pronounced, savory flavor. Brown it thoroughly with onion and seasoning, then drain excess fat if needed before layering it with the eggplant.
To keep eggplant with minced meat, béchamel and cheese from becoming watery, cook the eggplant until tender and let excess moisture evaporate before layering. Also reduce the minced-meat mixture until it is not soupy and cook the béchamel until thick enough to coat a spoon.
Vitamins
B12
1.65µg · 69% DV
B2
0.42mg · 32% DV
B3
4.8mg · 30% DV
Vitamin A
246µg · 27% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
435mg · 62% DV
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Sodium
840mg · 37% DV
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Potassium ⭐
660mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant with Minced Meat, Béchamel and Cheese is a Turkish-style baked dish layered or topped with eggplant, minced meat, a milk-based béchamel and cheese, typically kaşar. Baking softens the eggplant and brings the savoury meat together with a creamy centre and a browned, lightly salty cheese topping.
In Turkey, it is served hot as a filling main, often alongside rice or bulgur and a fresh salad; elsewhere, it also fits easily into a weeknight dinner with greens or crusty bread. The meat contributes protein, while the béchamel and cheese make the dish richer. Pair it with plenty of salad, or use a lighter hand with the sauce and cheese if you prefer.
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.
Contains these 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
13.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.