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Traditional Turkish dumplings served with yogurt and butter
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Manti with yogurt and butter (180 g) has 333 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 41 g of carbs, 13 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Across Turkey, manti with yogurt and butter means small parcels of dough, commonly filled with minced meat, boiled until tender and finished with yogurt. The dish is particularly associated with Kayseri, where carefully folded, bite-sized manti are a point of local pride. Garlic is often stirred into the yogurt, while melted butter seasoned with red pepper is spooned over the top.
Served hot, it balances tangy, cool yogurt with rich butter and tender dumplings, and works well as a satisfying main meal. The dough contributes most of the carbohydrates, while the meat filling adds protein. For a lighter serving, use a little less butter and keep the yogurt generous.
Selected: 100 g
185
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
22.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
7.1g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 16% · Fat 34%
Vitamins
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% DV
Sodium
285mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
82mg · 12% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 185 calories in 100 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.
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
— Not 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
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
Manti with yogurt and butter is a Turkish dish of small filled dumplings, usually topped with garlicky yogurt and melted butter seasoned with red pepper. The dumplings are typically boiled, then dressed just before serving.
To make Manti with yogurt and butter, fill small pieces of dough with seasoned minced meat, fold them closed, and boil until cooked. Serve with yogurt, often mixed with garlic, and finish with melted butter and pepper.
The melted butter seasons Manti with yogurt and butter and adds the dish’s characteristic glossy, peppery topping. Red pepper flakes or paprika are warmed briefly in the butter; avoid overheating them, which can make the sauce taste burnt.
Often, yes: the yogurt served with Manti with yogurt and butter is mixed with crushed garlic in Turkish cooking. Garlic is optional, so you can leave it out or use less without changing how the dumplings are cooked.
Manti with yogurt and butter is a Turkish-style serving of small dumplings, distinguished by its yogurt topping and peppered butter. Other dumplings vary widely in size, fillings, and sauces; some are served in broth or with soy-based sauces instead.
Yes, but freeze the dumplings before adding yogurt or butter sauce. Arrange uncooked manti separately until firm, then store them in a sealed freezer container. Cook them from frozen in boiling water rather than thawing first.
Warm the dumplings gently in a covered pan with a splash of water, and avoid boiling the yogurt topping. For the best texture, store the yogurt separately and add it after reheating; pour on freshly warmed butter just before serving.
A crisp salad or a light soup pairs well with Manti with yogurt and butter. The dumplings already have a rich yogurt-and-butter topping, so a simple vegetable side balances the meal better than another heavy dish.
They may be able to include it, but the dough supplies carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose. Portion size and the rest of the meal matter; anyone managing diabetes should follow their own meal plan or ask their dietitian.
Manti with yogurt and butter is generally served with cool or room-temperature yogurt spooned over hot dumplings. Avoid boiling the yogurt in the pan, since high heat can make it separate; the hot dumplings warm it as the dish is assembled.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.