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A grilled or skewered vegetable kebab made with okra and eggplant, typically prepared with a modest amount of oil.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Okra Eggplant Kebab (180 g) has 207 calories. That works out to 115 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.2 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 6.1 g of fiber. Its 54 µg of Vitamin K covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
207
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
18.2g
· 7% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% DV
Fiber
6.1g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 8% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 207 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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 | 207 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 104 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 150 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 190 g | 219 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 288 kcal |
Calculated from 115 calories per 100 g.
Okra eggplant kebab is a grilled or roasted vegetable dish made with okra and eggplant, often threaded onto skewers. Recipes vary: some keep the vegetables simply seasoned, while others add tomato, onion, or spices.
To make okra eggplant kebab, dry the okra well, trim just the stem tips, and cut the eggplant into skewer-sized pieces. Toss the vegetables with a little oil and seasoning, then grill or roast until tender and browned.
Keep the okra whole, dry it thoroughly after washing, and avoid overcooking it in okra eggplant kebab. Trimming only the very end of each stem helps keep the pod intact; a little lemon juice can also balance the slippery texture.
Yes, okra eggplant kebab cooks well in the oven. Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a baking tray, turning them once so they brown evenly. Crowding the tray traps steam and makes the eggplant less browned.
No, salting eggplant is not essential for okra eggplant kebab. If your eggplant tastes bitter or seems especially watery, salt the cut pieces briefly, then pat them dry before cooking; fresh, small eggplants usually need no such step.
Small, firm, tender pods work best for okra eggplant kebab because they cook quickly and stay intact on a skewer. Avoid oversized, limp, or bruised okra, which can be fibrous or fall apart during cooking.
Serve okra eggplant kebab with rice, bulgur, flatbread, or a fresh salad. A yogurt sauce or garlicky dip is also a good match for the smoky, tender vegetables.
Cut the eggplant into substantial chunks and thread small okra whole when making okra eggplant kebab. Leave little space between pieces, and use flat metal skewers or two parallel skewers if the vegetables keep rotating or slipping.
Yes, you can grill okra eggplant kebab in a grill basket instead of threading the vegetables. The basket keeps the okra and eggplant from falling through the grates; turn the vegetables periodically so they brown on several sides.
Refrigerate leftover okra eggplant kebab in a covered container once it has cooled, and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in a skillet or oven to bring back some of the browned edges.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
54µg · 45% DV
Vitamin C
24.3mg · 27% DV
Folate
68.4µg · 17% DV
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.45mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
513mg · 15% DV
Sodium
315mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 207 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Okra Eggplant Kebab is a Turkish-style vegetable kebab, made by threading okra and eggplant onto skewers and grilling or roasting them. The vegetables are usually cooked with a modest amount of oil, letting their natural flavours come through.
The eggplant turns soft and smoky, while the okra can retain a little bite. In Turkey it may accompany rice or other grilled dishes; elsewhere, it works well as a plant-based centrepiece or a side at a barbecue, served with flatbread, grains or a fresh salad. With 3.4 g of fibre per 100 g, it brings a satisfying vegetable element to a meal. Use a light hand with oil for a less rich result.
High
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
✓ 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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 41:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (41:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.