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Halved eggplants are filled with browned minced meat and covered in creamy ivory béchamel with golden-brown patches, served closely together in a shallow baking dish.
●Low GI

Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Calories

Baked stuffed eggplant with minced meat filling and béchamel sauce

In season: Summer · Autumn

CALORIES · 100 G

142kcal

GI

28low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

248mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.3g

Quick answer

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.

Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Nutrition Facts

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%

Stuffed eggplant with béchamel nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (280 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories398 kcal
Total fat26.3 g34%
Saturated fat8.68 g43%
Trans fat0.22 g
Sodium694 mg30%
Total carbohydrate21.8 g8%
Fiber6.4 g23%
Protein17.1 g34%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)280 g398 kcal
100 g100 g142 kcal
½ piece (half)140 g199 kcal
1 piece (small)180 g256 kcal
1 serving (small)220 g312 kcal
1 cup (diced)240 g341 kcal
1 serving (large)320 g454 kcal
1 piece (large)380 g540 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)450 g639 kcal

Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stuffed eggplant with béchamel

What is stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

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.

How do you make stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

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.

What is the difference between stuffed eggplant with béchamel and karniyarik?

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.

Why is stuffed eggplant with béchamel watery?

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.

Can you make stuffed eggplant with béchamel ahead of time?

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.

How do you keep béchamel smooth on stuffed eggplant?

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.

What should you serve with stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

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.

Can you freeze stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

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.

How do you reheat stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

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.

How can you make stuffed eggplant with béchamel lighter?

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.

Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Vitamins & Minerals

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

Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

28
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

6.2
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Stuffed eggplant with béchamel

To burn the 398 calories in 1 piece (medium) (280 g):

🚶

98min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

41min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

54min

Cycling

🏊

46min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

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.

How Nutritious Is Stuffed eggplant with béchamel?

Nutrient density

Medium

54/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

46/ 100

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.

Is Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Processed?

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.

Does Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Good For?

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

Stuffed eggplant with béchamel Fat Profile

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.