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Olive oil stuffed vegetables, typically rice-filled; provides fiber and plant-based nutrients.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Stuffed vegetables with olive oil (180 g) has 230 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.4 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 11.5 g of fat and 5.2 g of fiber. Its 32.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Stuffed vegetables with olive oil are a Turkish and wider eastern Mediterranean home-style dish: peppers, courgettes, aubergines or tomatoes are filled with a rice mixture, often seasoned with onion and herbs, then gently cooked with olive oil. Recipes vary by household and by the vegetable used.
They are commonly served cool or at room temperature as part of a meze spread or alongside a meal, sometimes with lemon. The filling turns tender while the vegetables hold their shape or soften during cooking. Rice and vegetables provide carbohydrates, fibre and plant-based nutrients; a 100 g portion has 2.9 g of fibre. Pair them with a fresh salad for a light meal, or use a modest amount of oil in the filling if you prefer a less rich result.
Selected: 100 g
128
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
6.4g
· 8% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 7% · Fat 44%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
18mg · 20% DV
Vitamin E
1.7mg · 11% DV
Vitamin K
11µg · 9% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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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
0.95g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
Stuffed vegetables with olive oil are vegetables filled with a seasoned rice mixture and gently cooked with olive oil. The filling often includes onion and herbs, and some recipes add currants or pine nuts; the exact ingredients vary by household and region.
Stuffed vegetables with olive oil are made by filling hollowed vegetables with rice mixture and cooking them in a covered pot. Leave room at the top of each vegetable because the rice expands as it cooks, and arrange the pieces snugly so they stay upright.
Bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes are common choices for stuffed vegetables with olive oil. Choose vegetables that can hold their shape when hollowed; if you cook several kinds together, account for their different cooking times.
Stuffed vegetables with olive oil are usually served cold or at room temperature. Letting them cool in the cooking liquid helps the rice settle and the flavors develop, although they can also be served warm if preferred.
The rice for stuffed vegetables with olive oil is usually not fully cooked beforehand; it goes into the filling raw or briefly sautéed and finishes cooking inside the vegetables. Follow the recipe if it calls for parcooking, and keep the rice firm so it does not turn mushy.
Stuffed vegetables with olive oil are a type of dolma: vegetables such as peppers or zucchini are filled with a rice mixture. The word dolma refers broadly to filled foods, while sarma describes a filling wrapped in leaves or another thin outer layer.
The rice in stuffed vegetables with olive oil is often still hard because it did not receive enough liquid or cooking time. Keep the pot covered and cook gently; vegetables of similar size also help everything finish at the same time.
Stuffed vegetables with olive oil keep for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them promptly after cooking, and take out only the portion you plan to serve so the rest stays chilled.
Yes, you can freeze stuffed vegetables with olive oil, but the vegetables may become softer and lose their shape after thawing. Cool them first, pack them airtight, and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating gently.
Stuffed vegetables with olive oil pair well with plain yogurt, cucumber yogurt dip, or a fresh salad. Since the filling already includes rice, a light side dish usually complements them better than another substantial starch.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.