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Balanced vegetable main dish with protein and olive oil
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Olive Oil, Rice and Minced Meat Stuffed Zucchini (200 g) has 296 calories. That works out to 148 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.6 g of carbs, 13 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 200 g
296
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
20.6g
· 7% DV
Protein
13g
· 26% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 18% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 13 g | 26% |
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) | 200 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 130 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 220 g | 326 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 260 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 280 g | 414 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 444 kcal |
Calculated from 148 calories per 100 g.
Hollow out the zucchini, then loosely fill them with a mixture of minced meat, rinsed rice, onion, tomato and seasonings. Arrange them snugly in a pot, add olive oil and a little water, and cook gently until the zucchini are tender and the rice is cooked through.
No, the rice is usually added rinsed but uncooked because it finishes cooking inside the zucchini. Leave room in each zucchini for the rice to expand. If you use pre-cooked rice, reduce the cooking time and liquid so the filling does not turn mushy.
Avoid hollowing the zucchini too thinly, and do not pack the filling tightly; rice expands as it cooks. Stand the zucchini close together in the pot so they support one another, and avoid stirring or moving them roughly while they simmer.
The zucchini should be easy to pierce with a fork, and the rice in the center should be tender. If the zucchini are soft but the rice is still firm, add a little hot water and continue cooking gently with the pot covered.
Yes, the zucchini skin is edible and is usually left on for this dish; it helps the stuffed zucchini hold their shape as they cook. Wash the zucchini before preparing them, and remove only any damaged or unusually tough patches.
Turkish zucchini dolma are commonly made by hollowing whole zucchini and filling them with rice and, in this version, minced meat. Zucchini boats are usually halved lengthwise, topped with filling and baked, so their shape and cooking method differ.
Plain yogurt or cacık and a fresh salad are classic, refreshing partners for olive oil, rice and minced meat stuffed zucchini. Since the filling already contains rice, bread or another starch is optional rather than essential.
Yes, you can prepare the filling and hollow the zucchini ahead, then keep them covered in the refrigerator and stuff them shortly before cooking. For the best texture, cook the filled zucchini rather than leaving uncooked rice inside them for an extended period.
Store leftover olive oil, rice and minced meat stuffed zucchini in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days. Refrigerate them promptly after cooking, and reheat until the filling is hot throughout.
Yes, cooked stuffed zucchini can be frozen, though the zucchini may become softer and release water after thawing. Cool them, freeze in sealed portions, thaw in the refrigerator, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Vitamins
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
B6
0.44mg · 26% DV
B3
3.6mg · 23% DV
Vitamin E
2.7mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
182mg · 26% DV
Zinc
2.7mg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.56mg · 24% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
460mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Olive oil, rice and minced meat stuffed zucchini is a home-style Turkish dolma: zucchini are filled with a mixture of rice and minced meat, then cooked with olive oil. Although “olive oil” dishes in Turkish cooking are often meat-free and served cold, this version is generally enjoyed warm as a main course.
The zucchini turns tender while the filling is soft and substantial, with the olive oil bringing the flavours together. Serve it with plain yogurt or a crisp salad for a simple meal. It combines vegetables, rice and meat, so it offers a mix of fibre, carbohydrates and protein; it provides 6.5 g of protein per 100 g. If you’d like a lighter plate, pair it with salad rather than bread or another starchy side.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
4.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.