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Baked stuffed eggplant with minced meat filling and béchamel sauce
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Stuffed eggplant with béchamel (280 g) has 398 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.8 g of carbs, 17.1 g of protein, 26.3 g of fat and 6.4 g of fiber. Its 1.2 µg of B12 covers 49% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 280 g
398
KCAL / 280G
Carbs
21.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
17.1g
· 34% DV
Fat
26.3g
· 34% DV
Fiber
6.4g
· 23% 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 | 398 kcal | |
| Total fat | 26.3 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 8.68 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 694 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% |
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% |
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) | 280 g | 398 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 140 g | 199 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 220 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 240 g | 341 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 454 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 380 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 450 g | 639 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
Stuffed eggplant with béchamel is a baked dish of softened eggplant filled with minced meat and topped with a white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. It is a creamy variation on Turkish karniyarik, whose traditional version has no béchamel topping.
Stuffed eggplant with béchamel is made by softening eggplants, filling their centers with cooked minced meat, covering them with béchamel, and baking until the top is lightly golden. Soften the eggplants before assembling so they finish cooking at the same time as the topping.
Stuffed eggplant with béchamel adds a creamy white sauce over the minced-meat-filled eggplants, while traditional karniyarik is usually served without it. The béchamel version is baked again after assembly, giving the top a soft, lightly browned finish.
Stuffed eggplant with béchamel can turn watery when the eggplants release moisture during baking or the meat filling is too wet. Salt and drain the eggplants before cooking, and simmer the filling until excess liquid has evaporated before assembling the dish.
Yes, you can assemble stuffed eggplant with béchamel ahead of serving. Prepare the eggplants and meat filling in advance, then add freshly made béchamel and bake closer to mealtime; refrigerate the prepared components promptly if you are not assembling it right away.
To keep the béchamel smooth on stuffed eggplant, whisk milk gradually into the butter-and-flour mixture and stir continuously as it thickens. If small lumps form, whisk the sauce briskly before pouring it over the filled eggplants.
Stuffed eggplant with béchamel goes well with rice, bulgur, or a crisp salad. Since the sauce makes the dish creamy and rich, a fresh salad with a tangy dressing or plain yogurt makes a particularly refreshing accompaniment.
Yes, stuffed eggplant with béchamel can be frozen, although the sauce may become slightly grainy or separate after thawing. Cool it completely, freeze it in an airtight container, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating until hot throughout.
Reheat stuffed eggplant with béchamel in a covered ovenproof dish until hot throughout. Covering it helps prevent the sauce from drying out; uncover it briefly at the end if you want the topping to regain some color.
You can make stuffed eggplant with béchamel lighter by baking or roasting the eggplants instead of frying them and using a leaner minced meat filling. Keep the béchamel layer thin, so the dish still has its characteristic creamy topping without becoming too heavy.
Vitamins
B12
1.18µg · 49% DV
B3
6.72mg · 42% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
Biotin
5.88µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
269mg · 38% DV
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Copper
0.31mg · 34% DV
Sodium
694mg · 30% DV
Potassium ⭐
694mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Stuffed eggplant with béchamel is a baked variation of Turkish karnıyarık: eggplants are slit and filled with minced meat, commonly cooked with onion, tomato and pepper, then topped with béchamel. The eggplant may be fried first or baked for a less rich result.
It brings together tender, savoury eggplant and meat with a creamy top that turns lightly golden in the oven. In Turkey it is served as a substantial main, often alongside rice or yogurt; elsewhere, it also fits comfortably into a Mediterranean-style dinner with salad or bread. It provides 6.1 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 9.4 g of fat, so the béchamel and cooking method affect how rich it feels. For a lighter version, bake the eggplant rather than frying it and use a thin layer of sauce.
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
— Not 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
8.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.64g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.