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Low-calorie warm vegetable dish with fiber
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté (180 g) has 122 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 52.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
122
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
9.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 16% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.06 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 207 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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) | 180 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 12 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 55 g | 37 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 130 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 cup (double) | 260 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 300 g | 204 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
To make Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté, cook sliced mushrooms and peppers in a hot pan until the mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates. Season near the end, and avoid crowding the pan so the vegetables sauté instead of steaming.
Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté turns watery when the pan is overcrowded, the heat is too low, or the mushrooms are wet. Cook in batches if needed, use a wide hot pan, and let the released liquid evaporate before adding finishing seasonings.
Bell peppers add sweetness and crunch to Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté, while fresh chili or red pepper flakes bring more heat. Combining a sweet pepper with a small amount of chili gives the dish warmth without overpowering the mushrooms.
Button mushrooms are an easy choice for Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté, and cremini mushrooms give it a deeper, earthier flavor. Slice the mushrooms to a similar thickness so they cook evenly; avoid packing the pan tightly.
You do not have to wash mushrooms for Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté; brush off dirt or wipe them with a damp cloth. If you rinse them, do it briefly and dry them well, since wet mushrooms can make the sauté watery.
Yes, onions and garlic are common additions to Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté. Cook the onion with the peppers until softened, then add the garlic toward the end so it becomes fragrant without burning or turning bitter.
Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté goes well with rice, crusty bread, roasted potatoes, or a simple salad. A cooling yogurt sauce or a plant-based yogurt alternative also pairs well with the heat and makes it easy to serve as a fuller meal.
Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until thoroughly hot, rather than repeatedly warming the whole batch.
Yes, you can freeze Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté, although the mushrooms and peppers may be softer after thawing. Cool it first, freeze in airtight portions, then reheat in a pan so any extra moisture can cook off.
Make Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté less spicy by using fewer chilies or pepper flakes and adding more sweet bell pepper. Serve it with yogurt or a mild side dish to balance the heat at the table.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
52.2mg · 58% DV
B5
2.61mg · 52% DV
B2
0.61mg · 47% DV
B3
7.38mg · 46% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.45mg · 50% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
167mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
623mg · 18% DV
Sodium
207mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 122 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Spicy Pepper Mushroom Sauté is a simple Turkish-style pan dish of mushrooms cooked with hot peppers, oil and seasonings. The pepper variety and amount determine how fiery it is, while the mushrooms bring a tender, juicy texture. In Turkey it can be served as a warm vegetable side or a light main, often alongside bread, rice or other dishes at the table.
The mushrooms’ savoury flavour balances the peppers’ sharp heat. It is a relatively light choice, with 68 calories per 100 g, and provides some fibre. For an easy weeknight meal, serve it with grains or bread; to keep it lighter, use only a little oil and cook the mushrooms just until tender.
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
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.73g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.