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Oil-drained stuffed eggplant with ground meat
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Oil-drained stuffed eggplant (220 g) has 297 calories. That works out to 135 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 14.1 g of protein, 20 g of fat and 6.8 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 220 g
297
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
14.1g
· 28% DV
Fat
20g
· 26% DV
Fiber
6.8g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 18% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 297 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 4.95 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 517 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% |
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 piece (medium) | 220 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 55 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 110 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 140 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 170 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 243 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 320 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 135 calories per 100 g.
Oil-drained stuffed eggplant is a Turkish-style dish made by slitting cooked eggplants and filling them with seasoned minced meat, often with onion, tomato, and pepper. The “oil-drained” preparation means excess cooking oil is allowed to drain before serving.
To make oil-drained stuffed eggplant, soften the eggplants, slit them lengthwise, and fill them with cooked minced meat and vegetables. Add tomato sauce and bake until tender; drain or blot the eggplants after cooking if you want to remove excess oil.
Eggplant has a porous, sponge-like flesh that can take up oil quickly, especially during frying. For oil-drained stuffed eggplant, roasting or baking the eggplant instead helps limit absorbed oil, while draining it after cooking removes some excess from the surface.
Oil-drained stuffed eggplant is filled with minced meat, while imam bayildi is traditionally a meat-free eggplant dish filled with onion, tomato, and other vegetables in olive oil. Both are associated with Turkish cooking, but their fillings and flavor profiles differ.
Yes, you can bake oil-drained stuffed eggplant instead of frying it. Soften the eggplants in the oven, add the minced-meat filling and tomato sauce, then bake until the eggplant is tender and the filling is cooked through.
Rice pilaf, plain yogurt, or a crisp salad are good accompaniments to oil-drained stuffed eggplant. The tomato-rich filling pairs well with rice, while yogurt or salad adds a cool, fresh contrast to the savory dish.
Yes, the skin of oil-drained stuffed eggplant is edible and is usually left on so the eggplant holds its shape around the filling. If the skin is especially tough, you can peel strips before cooking rather than removing it all.
Oil-drained stuffed eggplant keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, then reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes, oil-drained stuffed eggplant can be frozen after it has cooled. Store it in an airtight, freezer-safe container; thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating. The eggplant may become softer after freezing, but the dish remains suitable for a cooked meal.
It can fit into a lighter meal, particularly when the eggplant is baked rather than fried and the filling is not overly oily. Serve oil-drained stuffed eggplant with salad or vegetables instead of a rich side to keep the meal balanced.
Vitamins
B12
0.99µg · 41% DV
B6
0.59mg · 35% DV
B3
5.5mg · 34% DV
B5
0.92mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.35mg · 39% DV
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Sodium
517mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
678mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Oil-drained stuffed eggplant is a Turkish home-style dish: aubergines are split lengthwise and filled with minced meat, often cooked with onion, tomato and pepper. The filled halves are baked or gently simmered in a tomato-based sauce; draining off excess oil before serving makes the dish less greasy.
The eggplant turns tender and silky, balancing the savoury, warmly seasoned filling. In Turkey it is commonly served hot as a main course with rice and yoghurt or cacık, and the sauce is good for mopping up with bread. It provides some protein and fibre, while the meat and cooking oil make it more substantial than a vegetable-only dish. Pair it with a crisp salad for a lighter meal, or serve a smaller portion alongside other dishes.
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 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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
4.95g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.