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Stuffed eggplant dish with minced meat filling; provides protein, fiber, and potassium.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sheikh Muamla (220 g) has 282 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.2 g of carbs, 14.1 g of protein, 17.8 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 1.6 µg of B12 covers 66% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
282
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
17.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
14.1g
· 28% DV
Fat
17.8g
· 23% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 24% · Protein 20% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.06 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% |
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) | 220 g | 282 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 70 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Sheikh Muamla is a stuffed eggplant dish made with minced meat. The eggplants are filled with a seasoned meat mixture and cooked with a tomato-based sauce; recipes vary in their spices and whether the dish is finished on the stove or in the oven.
Sheikh Muamla is associated with Hatay cuisine in southern Türkiye. The region is known for richly seasoned dishes, and home cooks may adapt the filling and cooking method to suit family preferences.
Sheikh Muamla is typically filled with minced meat seasoned with ingredients such as onion, tomato, pepper, and spices. Some versions add garlic or herbs. The exact combination varies, so the name refers more consistently to the stuffed eggplant preparation than to one fixed spice blend.
Choose firm eggplants and avoid cooking them until they collapse before filling. Soften them just enough to open and stuff, then simmer Sheikh Muamla gently rather than stirring the eggplants around; this helps them hold their shape.
Yes, Sheikh Muamla can be baked. Arrange the stuffed eggplants in a baking dish with the tomato sauce, cover for most of the cooking so they soften without drying out, then uncover briefly if you want the tops to brown.
No. Sheikh Muamla is generally made with a minced-meat filling, while imam bayildi is traditionally a meat-free eggplant dish filled with onion and other vegetables and cooked with olive oil. Their shared use of eggplant does not make them the same dish.
Serve Sheikh Muamla with rice, bulgur, or plain yogurt to complement its savory tomato and meat filling. A crisp salad also works well, especially if the dish is served as the main course.
Yes. Roast or bake the eggplants until just tender instead of deep-frying them before stuffing. This gives Sheikh Muamla a less oily result while leaving the eggplant soft enough to hold the minced-meat filling.
Leftover Sheikh Muamla keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout, and avoid leaving the cooked dish at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, Sheikh Muamla can be frozen, although the eggplant may become softer after thawing. Cool it promptly, pack it in an airtight freezer-safe container, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating until hot throughout.
Vitamins
B12
1.58µg · 66% DV
B3
5.28mg · 33% DV
B6
0.31mg · 18% DV
Biotin
4.62µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Zinc
3.08mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
189mg · 27% DV
Sodium
528mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
627mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sheikh Muamla is a stuffed-eggplant dish associated with Levantine and wider Middle Eastern home cooking. The eggplant is filled with minced meat, often seasoned with onion and spices; recipes vary from one household and region to another.
The cooked eggplant becomes tender around a savoury, hearty filling. It is commonly served as a main meal, often with rice and sometimes with yoghurt or a fresh salad. It provides protein as well as fibre and potassium, while the eggplant gives the dish much of its soft, substantial character. For a lighter version, bake the eggplant instead of frying it, and serve with salad.
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
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2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
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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
5.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.