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Traditional Turkish dish made with vegetables (often eggplant, zucchini, or potatoes), sometimes with ground meat, stewed in olive oil and tomatoes
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Oturtma (200 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 90 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 5.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
180
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
5.6g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 9% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 4.2 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) | 200 g | 180 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 270 kcal |
Calculated from 90 calories per 100 g.
Oturtma is a traditional Turkish vegetable dish cooked with tomatoes, often with eggplant, zucchini, or potatoes. Some versions include ground meat, while others are made with olive oil and no meat.
Oturtma is made by arranging sliced vegetables in a pot or baking dish, adding a tomato-based sauce and, if desired, seasoned ground meat, then cooking until tender. Recipes and the order of layers vary between households.
The name refers to the way the vegetables are set or arranged in the cooking vessel. In many recipes, slices are placed upright or fitted closely together, though the exact arrangement differs by cook and regional version.
Yes, Oturtma can be made without meat. Cook the vegetables with onion, tomato, olive oil, and seasoning; the meatless version is a familiar preparation rather than simply a substitute for the ground-meat dish.
Eggplant is especially common in Oturtma, but zucchini and potatoes are also used. Some home cooks combine vegetables, choosing pieces of similar thickness so they soften evenly during cooking.
Either method works for Oturtma. A covered pot cooks the vegetables gently on the stovetop, while baking can brown the surface; use a little liquid and keep the dish covered if the vegetables need more time to soften.
The distinction is not fixed, and the names can overlap in Turkish home cooking. Oturtma often features vegetables arranged in a pot or dish, whereas moussaka is commonly layered; ingredients and methods vary by region.
Oturtma pairs well with rice pilaf, bread, or plain yogurt. A crisp salad or cacık also complements its soft vegetables and tomato sauce without making the meal feel too heavy.
Yes, you can freeze Oturtma in an airtight, freezer-safe container once it has cooled. The vegetables may become softer after thawing, especially eggplant, so freeze it when texture matters less than convenience.
Reheat Oturtma gently in a covered pan with a splash of water, or warm it in the oven until hot throughout. Stir carefully because cooked eggplant and zucchini can break apart easily.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
14mg · 16% DV
Vitamin K
16µg · 13% DV
Vitamin E
1.6mg · 11% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
440mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Oturtma is a Turkish home-style dish in which vegetables—often aubergine, courgette or potatoes—are simmered with tomatoes and olive oil. Some versions include minced meat. The vegetables turn tender and soak up the tomato-rich sauce, while the exact texture depends on which ones are used. It is a savoury, gently tangy dish rather than a heavily spiced stew.
In Turkey, it is commonly served warm as a main meal with rice, bread or yoghurt; meat-free versions work well as a vegetable centrepiece. Its nutritional character is mostly that of a vegetable dish, with fibre and relatively little protein unless meat is added. For a lighter version, use a measured amount of oil and cook the vegetables in the tomato sauce rather than frying them first.
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 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
1.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.