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Olive-oil braised stuffed onion made with onion layers and rice filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Stuffed onion with olive oil (180 g) has 263 calories. That works out to 146 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.4 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 12.4 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 180 g
263
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
34.4g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
12.4g
· 16% DV
Fiber
4.3g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 6% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.4 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.89 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 131 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 146 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 110 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 219 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 321 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 270 g | 394 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 438 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 360 g | 526 kcal |
Calculated from 146 calories per 100 g.
Stuffed onion with olive oil is a Turkish-style dish made by filling softened onion layers with seasoned rice and cooking them gently with olive oil. It is served as a zeytinyağlı, often at room temperature or chilled.
To make stuffed onion with olive oil, soften whole peeled onions until their layers separate, fill each layer loosely with seasoned rice, and arrange them snugly in a pot. Add water and olive oil, then cook gently until the rice is tender.
Stuffed onion with olive oil can split if the onion layers are overcooked before filling or the pot boils too vigorously. Separate the layers carefully, avoid packing them tightly with rice, and simmer gently rather than stirring.
Yes, bulgur can replace rice in stuffed onion with olive oil, but it changes the texture and may need a different amount of liquid and cooking time. Use fine bulgur and check the filling as it cooks so it does not dry out.
Stuffed onion with olive oil is commonly served at room temperature or chilled, in keeping with Turkish olive-oil dishes. Letting it rest after cooking also helps the rice filling settle and makes the onion layers easier to handle.
Serve stuffed onion with olive oil with a crisp salad, lemon wedges, or a light soup. A spoonful of yogurt is another common pairing, while bread can help catch the flavorful olive oil left on the plate.
Yes, stuffed onion with olive oil is well suited to making ahead because it can be served after it has cooled and rested. Refrigerate it once cool, then bring the serving portion closer to room temperature before eating.
Choose firm onions with clearly formed layers and leave the root end mostly intact while preparing them. For stuffed onion with olive oil, loosen the layers gently after softening and fill them without pressing the rice down.
Keep leftover stuffed onion with olive oil covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Cool it promptly after cooking, and only reheat the portion you plan to serve so the onions are not repeatedly warmed.
Yes, stuffed onion with olive oil can be frozen in an airtight container, though thawed onion layers may turn softer and separate more easily. Thaw it in the refrigerator and handle it gently when serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
18.9µg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
2.16mg · 14% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
297mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Stuffed onion with olive oil is a Turkish zeytinyağlı dish: softened layers of bulb onion are filled with a rice mixture and gently braised in olive oil. The filling can vary from kitchen to kitchen, with herbs and seasonings added to taste.
The onions turn tender and mildly sweet, while the rice makes the centre soft and satisfying. In Turkey, it is commonly served cool or at room temperature as part of a meze spread or alongside other dishes; it also works well as a light meal. Rice supplies most of its carbohydrates, while olive oil contributes fat and energy. At 146 kcal per 100 g, it pairs nicely with lemon and a fresh salad; check the filling if you need to keep it vegan or gluten-free.
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 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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.89g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.83g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.