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Herb-based sautéed meze cooked with olive oil; provides fiber and micronutrients.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Herbed sautéed meze (60 g) has 55 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.5 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 111 µg of Vitamin K covers 93% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
55
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
3.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 10% · Fat 65%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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) | 60 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 138 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Herbed sautéed meze is a Turkish-style appetizer made by cooking leafy greens or herbs in olive oil until tender. The exact greens vary with the season and region, and the dish can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
To make herbed sautéed meze, wash and chop the greens, then cook them in olive oil until tender, adding tougher stems before delicate leaves. Onion or garlic is optional; finish with lemon, yogurt, or a little extra olive oil if desired.
Herbed sautéed meze can use spinach, chard, purslane, nettles, or a seasonal mix of leafy greens. There is no fixed herb combination, so choose tender, edible greens and wash them carefully to remove grit before cooking.
Herbed sautéed meze can be served hot, warm, or cold. Serving it warm brings out the aroma of the sautéed greens, while a chilled version works well on a meze platter with lemon or yogurt.
Herbed sautéed meze is commonly served with bread and other small plates as part of a meze spread. It also pairs well with grilled dishes, or you can top it with yogurt and eat it as a light meal.
Herbed sautéed meze reflects the Turkish tradition of cooking seasonal greens with olive oil, rather than one fixed recipe from a single place. The choice of herbs and the name can vary across regions and households.
Yes, herbed sautéed meze can be made with wild greens such as nettles or purslane. Use only plants you can identify with certainty, remove tough parts, and wash them thoroughly before cooking.
Herbed sautéed meze keeps in a covered container in the refrigerator for about three days. Chill it promptly after cooking, and take out only the portion you plan to serve rather than leaving the whole dish at room temperature.
Yes, herbed sautéed meze can be frozen in airtight portions, though the greens may become softer and release water after thawing. Thaw it in the refrigerator and briefly reheat it in a pan before serving.
You can make herbed sautéed meze with less olive oil by starting the greens in a nonstick pan while they are still damp from washing. Add a splash of water if needed, rather than pouring in more oil.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
111µg · 93% DV
Vitamin A
126µg · 14% DV
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
Folate
40.8µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Iron
1.38mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
192mg · 6% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Herbed sautéed meze is a Turkish-style dish of seasonal herbs and leafy greens cooked until tender in olive oil. The exact mix varies by region and season, and home cooks often use whichever greens are available.
The leaves become soft while keeping their earthy, sometimes gently bitter flavour. It is usually served warm or at room temperature as part of a meze spread, with bread or alongside grilled dishes. The vegetables contribute fibre and micronutrients, while the oil makes the dish more satisfying. A squeeze of lemon brightens the flavour; using a measured amount of olive oil keeps the meze lighter.
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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.