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Rich in protein and fiber, contains healthy fats
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade simit (with chickpeas, curd, egg, tahini, oats) (90 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.6 g of carbs, 10.4 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 4.7 g of fiber. Its 6.8 µg of Biotin covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
257
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
30.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
10.4g
· 21% DV
Fat
9.5g
· 12% DV
Fiber
4.7g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 17% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.89 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% |
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) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 513 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Homemade simit with chickpeas is a baked, ring-shaped alternative made with chickpeas, curd, egg, tahini and oats. It differs from traditional sesame-crusted simit, and despite being made at home, this version is classified as processed.
Homemade simit in this recipe uses chickpeas, curd, egg, tahini and oats instead of the usual yeasted wheat dough. It tends to be denser and less chewy than bakery simit, which is shaped from dough and commonly coated with sesame.
Mash cooked, well-drained chickpeas, then mix them with curd, egg, tahini and oats. Shape the mixture into rings and bake until set and browned; draining the chickpeas well helps keep the dough from becoming too wet.
Yes, canned chickpeas work in homemade simit. Drain and rinse them thoroughly before mashing, since extra liquid can make the mixture difficult to shape; mash them until smooth so they bind evenly with the other ingredients.
Homemade simit is naturally denser than traditional bakery simit because chickpeas and oats replace much of the airy, yeasted wheat dough. If the mixture is especially heavy, check that the chickpeas are well mashed and that the oats have not been overpacked.
Brush the shaped homemade simit lightly with beaten egg, then press sesame seeds onto the surface before baking. Sprinkling seeds on without a coating or pressing them in can leave more of them loose after baking.
No, this homemade simit recipe does not need to rise because its listed ingredients do not include yeast. The egg helps bind the mixture, while chickpeas and oats create a compact texture rather than the airy crumb of traditional simit.
Let homemade simit cool completely, then keep it in a covered container at room temperature. Sealing it while warm can trap moisture and soften the crust; freeze any pieces you want to keep for longer.
Yes, homemade simit freezes well. Cool it completely, wrap the pieces separately and place them in an airtight freezer container; thaw and warm them in the oven before serving to improve the texture.
Yes, the protein and fiber in chickpeas, curd and oats can make homemade simit more filling than a plain refined-flour roll. Pairing it with other foods and choosing a portion that suits your meal also matter.
Vitamins
Biotin
6.75µg · 23% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.49mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Selenium
9µg · 16% DV
Sodium
306mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
189mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade simit is a home-style take on the sesame-ring bread associated with Turkey, made here with chickpeas, curd cheese, egg, tahini and oats. Compared with a classic bakery simit, this version can be softer and more substantial inside, with a gently nutty flavour from the chickpeas and tahini.
In Turkey, simit is often enjoyed at breakfast with tea, or as a snack; this variation also goes well with tomatoes and cucumber. It offers more protein and fibre than a typical plain bread roll: per 100 g, it provides 11.5 g protein and 5.2 g fibre. Serve it with fresh vegetables for a balanced, lighter-feeling meal.
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.
Contains these 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
1.89g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.