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Traditional eggplant-wrapped meat kebab with goulash sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Islim kebab with goulash (220 g) has 370 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 22.9 g of protein, 24.6 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 2.4 µg of B12 covers 101% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
370
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
22.9g
· 46% DV
Fat
24.6g
· 32% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 25% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.6 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 39% |
| Trans fat | 0.4 g | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% |
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) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 22 g | 37 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 140 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 240 g | 403 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 538 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Islim kebab with goulash is a Turkish-style dish of meat wrapped in strips of eggplant and served with goulash sauce. The meat is cooked until tender, then enclosed in softened eggplant and baked with the sauce so the flavors come together.
The name describes two parts of the dish: “islim kebab” refers to the meat wrapped in eggplant, while “with goulash” signals the sauce served with it. Recipes vary, so the goulash element may be a sauce rather than a separate bowl of stew.
Goulash sauce is the defining addition in Islim kebab with goulash, but it is not part of every traditional islim kebab recipe. Classic versions are often served with a simpler tomato-based sauce, while this variation brings a richer, paprika-seasoned sauce.
Yes, you can use meatballs in Islim kebab with goulash instead of beef chunks. Brown or cook the meatballs first, wrap them in softened eggplant, then bake them with the sauce until hot throughout; smaller meatballs are easier to enclose.
Islim kebab with goulash is usually savory and paprika-rich rather than very hot. The heat level depends on the recipe: sweet paprika gives color and warmth, while hot paprika or chili makes the sauce spicier, so adjust those to your taste.
Serve Islim kebab with goulash with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to catch the sauce. A crisp green salad or plain yogurt makes a fresh contrast to the tender eggplant and rich meat sauce.
For Islim kebab with goulash, cut the eggplant lengthwise into even, sturdy strips and soften them until pliable, not collapsing. Overlap two strips if needed, wrap the filling snugly, and secure the seam with a toothpick before baking.
Yes, you can assemble Islim kebab with goulash ahead and refrigerate it before baking. Keep it covered and add the sauce before it goes into the oven; allow extra time for the center to heat if the dish is still cold.
Yes, cooked Islim kebab with goulash can be frozen in a sealed container. The eggplant may soften after thawing, but the dish remains suitable for reheating. Defrost it in the refrigerator and heat it until steaming hot throughout.
You can make Islim kebab with goulash without frying the eggplant by brushing the strips lightly with oil and roasting or grilling them until flexible. This uses less oil while still making the slices soft enough to wrap around the meat.
Vitamins
B12
2.42µg · 101% DV
B3
7.48mg · 47% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Zinc
4.84mg · 44% DV
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
260mg · 37% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
616mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
627mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Islim kebab with goulash is a Turkish-style baked dish in which slices of eggplant are wrapped around meat and served with goulash sauce. The eggplant softens as it cooks, taking on the savoury flavour of the filling and sauce; the result is tender and substantial, with a pleasantly rich finish.
In Turkey, it is usually served hot as a main course, often alongside rice or bulgur pilaf, and sometimes with yoghurt or a crisp salad. Its 10.4 g of protein per 100 g contributes to a filling meal, while the sauce and meat make it fairly rich. For a lighter version, roast rather than fry the eggplant and serve it with plenty of salad.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.