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A warm vegetable dish of tomatoes and peppers sautéed in cooking oil and finished with kashar cheese.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese (180 g) has 286 calories. That works out to 159 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.7 g of carbs, 9 g of protein, 22.5 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 63 mg of Vitamin C covers 70% of the Daily Value. Under the NOVA system it is classified as "Minimally Processed".
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
286
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
9.7g
· 4% DV
Protein
9g
· 18% DV
Fat
22.5g
· 29% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 13% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.5 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
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) | 180 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 32 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 95 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 159 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 159 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 191 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 382 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 398 kcal |
Calculated from 159 calories per 100 g.
Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese is made by sautéing chopped peppers and tomatoes in cooking oil, then melting grated kashar over the vegetables. Cook the peppers first, add the tomatoes, and wait for some of their liquid to evaporate before adding the cheese.
Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese is commonly served hot with bread to scoop up the tomato juices. It also works alongside rice or a simple salad as part of a meal. Add the cheese near the end so it stays melted when served.
Yes, canned tomatoes work in Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese. They may release more liquid than fresh tomatoes, so simmer the mixture uncovered until it thickens before adding kashar. Choose plain canned tomatoes rather than a seasoned sauce to keep the dish's flavor balanced.
No, Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese does not need eggs; its defining ingredients are tomatoes, peppers, cooking oil, and kashar. Some cooks may add an egg, but that changes the preparation and makes it closer to an egg-based skillet dish.
Kashar gives Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese a mild, savory flavor and a soft, melted texture. It is a Turkish cheese, not cheddar. Add it once the vegetables are cooked so its flavor complements the tomatoes and peppers rather than dominating them.
Cook Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese uncovered in a wide pan to let excess tomato liquid evaporate. Avoid crowding the pan, and wait until the vegetables have thickened before adding kashar. This also helps the melted cheese sit on top instead of blending into a watery sauce.
Yes, Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese can be made spicy with hot green peppers or a pinch of chili flakes. Add the heat while sautéing the peppers so it spreads through the dish. Sweet peppers make a milder version without changing the basic preparation.
Yes, you can leave out the kashar and serve the tomato-pepper sauté on its own. The result will be a simpler vegetable dish rather than Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese, with less richness and no melted-cheese topping.
Refrigerate leftover Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat; the vegetables may soften further and the cheese may not keep its original texture.
Yes, but freezing can make Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese softer and more watery after thawing. For a better texture, freeze the cooked tomato-pepper mixture before adding kashar, then melt fresh cheese over it after reheating.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
63mg · 70% DV
B12
0.54µg · 23% DV
Vitamin A
162µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Calcium
207mg · 21% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Sodium
450mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
468mg · 14% DV
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Oily Tomato and Pepper Sauté with Kashar Cheese is a homestyle Turkish dish: tomatoes and peppers are cooked in cooking oil until soft, then finished with kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese that melts into the hot vegetables. The texture is tender and juicy, with a rich, savoury finish from the cheese.
In Turkey, it may be served warm at breakfast with bread, or as a quick light meal or a side dish. It brings vegetables together with a notable amount of fat from the oil and cheese; a 100 g portion has 159 calories. For a lighter pan, use the oil sparingly and let the tomatoes release their own juices as they cook.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.