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Protein-rich, vegetable-based and spicy
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggs with spicy ezme (185 g) has 224 calories. That works out to 121 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 13.9 g of protein, 15.5 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 32.4 µg of Selenium covers 59% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 185 g
224
KCAL / 185G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
13.9g
· 28% DV
Fat
15.5g
· 20% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 25% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 224 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.5 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.98 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% |
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) | 185 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 67 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 121 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 363 kcal |
Calculated from 121 calories per 100 g.
Eggs with spicy ezme pair cooked eggs with ezme, a finely chopped Turkish-style mixture commonly made with tomatoes, peppers, and onion. The eggs are cooked separately, unlike dishes where they are stirred directly into a tomato-and-pepper sauce.
To make eggs with spicy ezme, finely chop tomatoes, peppers, and onion and season them to make the ezme. Cook the eggs separately, then serve them on or beside the mixture. Combine them just before serving so the ezme stays fresh.
Eggs with spicy ezme are made with eggs and a chopped mixture often containing tomatoes, peppers, and onion. Parsley, chili, lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses can also be used, though the exact ingredients vary between recipes.
Usually, no: the ezme is served fresh alongside the cooked eggs. You can warm it briefly in a pan if you prefer a softer, warmer topping, but prolonged cooking will change its fresh texture and flavor.
No. Menemen cooks eggs together with tomatoes and peppers in the pan, while eggs with spicy ezme typically keep the eggs separate from the fresh, chopped ezme until serving.
Either works: eggs with spicy ezme can be served with fried, boiled, or poached eggs. Choose a runny yolk if you want it to mingle with the chopped ezme, or cook the eggs through for easier serving.
Use less chili in the ezme, or remove the seeds from fresh hot peppers before chopping them. A little lemon juice can brighten the mixture, but it will not remove the heat; serve the ezme separately so diners can control how much they use.
Serve eggs with spicy ezme with bread or pita to scoop up the chopped mixture and yolk. Cucumber, plain yogurt, or mild cheese can make cooling sides; strongly seasoned accompaniments may compete with the ezme.
Yes, eggs with spicy ezme work well as a savory breakfast, served warm with bread. Keeping the ezme in a separate bowl lets everyone adjust the amount of spicy topping to their taste.
Yes, if the leftovers were refrigerated promptly; store the cooked eggs and ezme separately to preserve their textures. Discard the dish if it sat at room temperature for an extended period, and reheat the eggs thoroughly if serving them warm.
Vitamins
B12
1.33µg · 55% DV
Biotin
14.8µg · 49% DV
B2
0.56mg · 43% DV
Vitamin C
28.68mg · 32% DV
Minerals
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Iodine
52µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
224mg · 32% DV
Sodium
490mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
329mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 224 calories in 1 serving (medium) (185 g):
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Eggs with spicy ezme brings eggs together with ezme, a Turkish relish typically made from finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, onion, herbs and spices. Depending on the cook, the ezme may be warmed in the pan before the eggs are added, or served alongside them; the result is a simple, savoury dish with a lively chilli kick.
In Turkey it is often eaten for breakfast with bread, and it also makes an easy light meal. The eggs provide protein while the vegetable relish adds freshness and spice; the dish has 7.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter version, use less oil when cooking and adjust the chilli to suit your taste.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.