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Protein and fiber rich, traditional Anatolian dish
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggs with roasted bulgur (180 g) has 279 calories. That works out to 155 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.9 g of carbs, 13 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 6.5 g of fiber. Its 15.3 µg of Biotin covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
279
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
36.9g
· 13% DV
Protein
13g
· 26% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 19% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 279 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.16 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Protein | 13 g | 26% |
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 | 279 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 124 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 341 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 388 kcal |
Calculated from 155 calories per 100 g.
Eggs with roasted bulgur are a traditional Anatolian dish of toasted bulgur cooked until tender and finished with eggs. Briefly toast the bulgur in a pan, add hot water and cook until soft, then stir in the eggs and cook them through.
No. Eggs with roasted bulgur are finished with eggs, while bulgur pilaf is generally served as a grain side without eggs. Recipes vary, but the egg gives this dish a richer texture and makes it work as a standalone meal.
Medium or coarse bulgur usually works best for eggs with roasted bulgur because the grains hold their shape as they cook. Fine bulgur softens quickly and can turn mushy, so use less liquid and shorten the cooking time if that is what you have.
Use only enough water to soften the bulgur, and avoid stirring it constantly while it cooks. Add the eggs after the bulgur has absorbed most of the liquid; fine bulgur needs less cooking time than medium or coarse bulgur.
Yes, leftover cooked bulgur works well in eggs with roasted bulgur. Warm it in a pan and add a splash of water only if it seems dry, then stir in the eggs and cook until set. This also helps prevent the grains from becoming waterlogged.
Yes, eggs with roasted bulgur can be served for breakfast as a warm, savoury alternative to plain eggs. Pair it with tomatoes, cucumber or yogurt; because the bulgur is already a grain, extra bread is optional.
Serve eggs with roasted bulgur with plain yogurt, a crisp salad or pickled vegetables. Their cool, fresh or tangy flavours balance the warm, hearty bulgur, making them useful accompaniments for lunch or dinner.
Yes, onion, peppers and tomatoes are common additions to eggs with roasted bulgur. Soften firmer vegetables in the pan before adding the bulgur; since tomatoes release liquid, reduce the added water to keep the dish from becoming soggy.
Store eggs with roasted bulgur in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within 3–4 days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until steaming hot; the eggs may become firmer after reheating.
Yes, eggs with roasted bulgur can make a filling meal because it combines grain with eggs. Add a salad or vegetables for freshness; serve a smaller portion alongside another dish if you want it as a side rather than the main course.
Vitamins
Biotin
15.3µg · 51% DV
B12
0.9µg · 38% DV
B5
1.26mg · 25% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.08mg · 47% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
176mg · 25% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
261mg · 8% DV
Sodium
117mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Eggs with roasted bulgur is a traditional Anatolian dish made by combining bulgur, a cracked wheat, with eggs. The bulgur is toasted in a pan before the eggs are added and cooked through; recipes may also use a little oil and seasoning.
It pairs the grain’s pleasantly chewy, lightly toasted texture with soft egg. In Turkey it can be served hot for breakfast or as a simple meal at another time of day; elsewhere, it works well as a savoury brunch or quick supper. Bulgur contributes fibre and the eggs add protein: a 100 g portion provides 3.6 g of fibre. For a lighter plate, use oil sparingly and serve it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or leafy greens.
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
✓ 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
2.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.