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Meze with fried peppers and yogurt, source of protein and calcium
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Yogurt with fried peppers (120 g) has 132 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 4.4 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 42 mg of Vitamin C covers 47% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
132
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
8.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
4.4g
· 9% DV
Fat
8.6g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 14% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.32 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% |
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) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 44 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 40 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 99 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 250 g | 275 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Yogurt with fried peppers is a Turkish-style meze made by serving fried peppers with plain or garlic-seasoned yogurt. It can be arranged in layers or plated with the peppers on top, and is commonly eaten with bread as part of a meal.
To make yogurt with fried peppers, fry washed and thoroughly dried peppers, then drain off excess oil. Spread plain or garlic yogurt on a plate, add the peppers, and finish with a little seasoned oil or herbs if you like.
Mild frying peppers, such as long green peppers, work well for yogurt with fried peppers because they soften quickly and pair neatly with the tangy yogurt. Choose hot peppers only if you want their heat to stand out in the finished meze.
Yogurt with fried peppers is usually served cold or at room temperature as a meze or side dish. Let the peppers cool slightly before placing them on the yogurt, since very hot peppers can loosen the yogurt and make it watery.
Yes, you can prepare the yogurt and peppers ahead for yogurt with fried peppers, but keep them separate until serving. This helps the peppers retain more of their texture instead of softening as they sit in the yogurt.
Yogurt with fried peppers goes well with flatbread, pita, grilled foods, and other small plates. Serve it as part of a Turkish-style meze spread, or use bread to scoop it up as a simple savory snack.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well for yogurt with fried peppers because its thick texture holds the peppers on top. Its tangier, denser taste may make the dish feel richer, so loosen it with a little water if you prefer a softer consistency.
Yes, you can cook the peppers for yogurt with fried peppers in a lightly oiled pan or roast them instead. The result will have less of the classic fried flavor, but the peppers will still pair well with the cool yogurt.
Either presentation works for yogurt with fried peppers: pile the peppers over the yogurt for a clear contrast, or mix chopped peppers through it for an even distribution. The topping style keeps the peppers from becoming as soft while sitting.
Store leftover yogurt with fried peppers in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it soon. The peppers gradually soften and may release moisture in the yogurt, so this dish is best enjoyed fresh rather than frozen or reheated.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
42mg · 47% DV
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Calcium
114mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 132 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Yogurt with fried peppers is a Turkish-style meze made by combining peppers softened and browned in oil with yogurt, sometimes with garlic. The peppers bring a mellow sweetness and a lightly roasted flavour, while the cool, tangy yogurt makes the dish creamy and refreshing.
It is usually served cold or at room temperature alongside other small plates or a main meal, and is good with bread for scooping. Yogurt contributes protein and calcium, while the peppers add a little fibre; the frying oil makes the dish more substantial. For a lighter version, cook the peppers in a small amount of oil and drain them before mixing with the yogurt.
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 3
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
4.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.