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Traditional Turkish pide with minced meat and cheese
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Minced meat and cheese pide (180 g) has 468 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.4 g of carbs, 22.5 g of protein, 18.9 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 1.2 µg of B12 covers 49% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Minced meat and cheese pide is a Turkish oven-baked flatbread, shaped like a long boat with raised edges and filled with seasoned minced meat and melting cheese. The toppings and seasoning vary between bakeries and family recipes.
Its crust is lightly crisp at the edges while the centre stays soft, with savoury meat and warm, stretchy cheese in each slice. In Turkey it is usually served hot for lunch or dinner, often with ayran or a fresh salad; English-speaking diners can enjoy it as a filling main or share it as part of a meal. It provides protein as well as substantial energy from the bread and topping. For a lighter plate, pair a smaller portion with salad rather than adding another rich side.
Selected: 100 g
260
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28g
· 10% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% 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 44% · Protein 19% · Fat 37%
Vitamins
B12
0.65µg · 27% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B3
2.2mg · 14% DV
Biotin
4.2µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% 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 260 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
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).
Minced meat and cheese pide is a Turkish boat-shaped flatbread topped with seasoned minced meat and melted cheese. Its dough edges are folded up around the filling, then baked until the crust is golden and the meat is cooked through.
Minced meat and cheese pide has a thicker, boat-shaped crust that holds its filling, often including melted cheese. Lahmacun is usually a very thin, round flatbread with minced meat spread across the surface and is typically served without cheese.
A cheese that melts smoothly without overpowering the meat works best in minced meat and cheese pide. Kashar is a common Turkish choice; mozzarella or another mild melting cheese can work at home, though the flavor will differ.
Yes, store-bought pizza or flatbread dough can be used for minced meat and cheese pide. Roll it into an oval, leave a border for the folded sides, and avoid overfilling so the base cooks and the edges stay upright.
Not necessarily: minced meat can cook on the pide in a hot oven if it is spread in a thin, even layer. Pre-cooking it is useful when the filling is very moist or the oven cannot get hot enough to cook the meat promptly.
To keep minced meat and cheese pide from getting soggy, drain excess liquid from the meat mixture and avoid piling on wet vegetables. Preheat the oven well, use a hot baking tray or stone, and bake until the bottom is browned.
Serve minced meat and cheese pide with a crisp salad, pickled vegetables, or plain yogurt to balance its rich filling. Ayran is a familiar Turkish accompaniment, while lemon wedges can brighten the meat and melted cheese.
Reheat minced meat and cheese pide in an oven or toaster oven until the filling is hot and the crust is crisp again. A microwave works in a pinch, but it tends to soften the bread rather than restore its baked texture.
Yes, minced meat and cheese pide can be frozen once completely cooled. Wrap individual portions airtight, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat in the oven; freezing may soften the crust slightly, but reheating helps bring back some crispness.
Leftover minced meat and cheese pide keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving the meat-and-cheese filling at room temperature, and reheat portions until hot throughout.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.