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Oven-baked Turkish kebab with meatballs, eggplant, and tomato-pepper sauce
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sehzade kebab (250 g) has 420 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 23.5 g of protein, 28 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 109% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
420
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
23.5g
· 47% DV
Fat
28g
· 36% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 23% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 8.75 g | 44% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% |
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) | 250 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 76 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 320 g | 538 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 588 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 420 g | 706 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Sehzade kebab is an oven-baked Turkish dish made with meatballs, eggplant, and tomato-pepper sauce. Recipes can differ in seasoning and how the eggplant is prepared, but those ingredients define the version described here.
There is no single, widely established regional origin for Sehzade kebab. The name appears on varied recipes, while the familiar preparation combines meatballs and eggplant with tomato-pepper sauce and finishes them together in the oven.
Sehzade kebab usually bakes meatballs and eggplant together under or alongside a tomato-pepper sauce. Islim kebab is more often assembled by wrapping meat or meatballs in eggplant slices, so its shape and presentation are different.
Yes, you can make Sehzade kebab without frying the eggplant. Roast or bake the slices until tender before assembling the dish; this uses less oil and still lets the eggplant soften as everything cooks together.
Beef or a beef-and-lamb mixture works well for Sehzade kebab. Choose mince with enough fat to keep the meatballs tender, and season it with familiar kebab spices; very lean mince can turn dry during baking.
Serve Sehzade kebab with rice, bulgur, or warm flatbread to make the tomato-pepper sauce easy to enjoy. A crisp salad or plain yogurt balances the rich meatballs and soft eggplant without adding another heavy side.
Yes, you can assemble Sehzade kebab ahead and refrigerate it before baking. Keep it covered and chilled, then bake until the meatballs are thoroughly cooked; avoid leaving raw meatballs at room temperature while preparing the other ingredients.
Meatballs in Sehzade kebab can fall apart if the mixture is too wet, loosely shaped, or handled before it firms up. Mix until cohesive, shape them firmly, and chill them briefly before placing them in the baking dish.
Store leftover Sehzade kebab in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days, putting it away within two hours of cooking. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, cooked Sehzade kebab can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; the eggplant may become softer after freezing, but the dish is still suitable to eat.
Vitamins
B12
2.63µg · 110% DV
B3
7.25mg · 45% DV
B6
0.5mg · 29% DV
Biotin
6.5µg · 22% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.25mg · 48% DV
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Phosphorus
270mg · 39% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Sodium
620mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
715mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sehzade kebab is a Turkish oven-baked dish of meatballs, eggplant and a tomato-and-pepper sauce. Recipes vary, but the ingredients are usually baked together so the eggplant softens and takes on the savoury juices of the meat and sauce.
The result is hearty and saucy, with tender vegetables alongside browned meatballs. In Turkey it is served as a main meal, often with rice or bread and a fresh salad; yogurt is another welcome accompaniment. It provides protein from the meat, while the eggplant and sauce add vegetables to the plate. For a lighter meal, keep the oil modest and serve it with salad rather than a large portion of rice.
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.
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
8.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.