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Meze made with roasted eggplant and kashar cheese
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese (120 g) has 154 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.9 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 10.7 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 141.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
154
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
8.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
10.7g
· 14% 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 22% · Protein 17% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 154 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.68 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 298 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
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) | 120 g | 154 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 35 g | 45 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 70 g | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 150 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 307 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Roast the eggplants until soft, peel and chop the flesh, then warm it in a pan with a little olive oil. Stir in grated kashar cheese until melted. Garlic, black pepper, and chopped parsley are common additions to roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese.
Roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese is a Turkish-style side dish made by mixing soft, smoky roasted eggplant with kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese. It is served warm or at room temperature as part of a meze spread or alongside a main dish.
Yes, mozzarella can replace kashar in roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese, but the result will be milder and stretchier. For a closer savory flavor, mix mozzarella with a little mature cheddar or another firm, flavorful cheese.
Yes, you can roast eggplant for roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese in a hot oven. Prick the eggplants, place them on a tray, and turn them as they soften and the skins blister; a broiler can add a more charred, smoky finish.
Roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese is best served warm, while the cheese is soft and melted. It can also be eaten at room temperature, but chilled kashar firms up, so gently reheat the portion if you prefer a softer texture.
Serve roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese with toasted bread, pita, or flatbread for scooping. It also works alongside grilled meat or chicken and other meze; fresh herbs or a little red pepper on top make a simple finishing touch.
Yes, peel the charred skin before making roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese. Letting the roasted eggplants sit covered briefly loosens the skin, making it easier to remove while keeping the soft, smoky flesh intact.
Yes, roast and chop the eggplant ahead for roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese, then refrigerate it in a covered container. Add and melt the kashar shortly before serving for the best texture and a freshly warmed flavor.
Roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese keeps for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard any that has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, but freezing the finished roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese may make the eggplant watery and change the cheese’s texture. For better results, freeze the roasted eggplant on its own and stir in fresh kashar after thawing.
Vitamins
B12
0.34µg · 14% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
69.6µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
142mg · 20% DV
Calcium
170mg · 17% DV
Sodium
298mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
286mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Roasted eggplant meze with kashar cheese brings smoky, fire-roasted eggplant together with kashar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese. It belongs to the Turkish meze tradition, where small, shareable dishes are served before or alongside a meal. The eggplant turns soft and silky after roasting, while the cheese adds a savoury, gently salty richness.
Serve it warm or at room temperature with bread, as part of a meze spread, or alongside grilled food. It pairs well with fresh, sharp flavours such as tomato and herbs. Eggplant contributes fibre, while the cheese makes the dish more substantial; a 100 g portion has 5.6 g of protein. For a lighter version, roast the eggplant with little added oil and use a restrained amount of cheese.
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
4.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.