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Vegetable-and-cheese hot dish providing vitamin C and calcium
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese (180 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 103 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 8.3 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 77.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 86% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
185
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
8.3g
· 17% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% 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 | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.04 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% |
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 | 185 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 93 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 155 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 350 g | 361 kcal |
Calculated from 103 calories per 100 g.
Tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese is a Turkish-style hot dish of softened tomatoes and peppers finished with melting kashar, a semi-hard Turkish cheese. It is usually served straight from the pan as a simple side or light meal.
Cook tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese in a wide pan without a lid so the tomato juices can evaporate. Let the vegetables reduce before adding the cheese; crowded vegetables and too much stirring can leave the dish soupy.
Yes, mozzarella or cheddar can stand in for kashar in tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese, but the flavor and texture will change. Mozzarella is milder and stretchier, while cheddar tastes sharper; add either near the end so it melts without scorching.
No, tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese is not the same as menemen. Menemen is a Turkish egg dish cooked with tomatoes and peppers, while this sauté is typically finished with melted kashar and does not require eggs.
Serve tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese with crusty bread to mop up the juices, or alongside rice, bulgur, or a simple salad. It also works as a vegetable side with grilled meat, though it is filling enough to eat on its own.
You can cook the tomato and pepper base ahead, but tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese is best finished just before serving. Reheat the vegetables in a pan, then add the kashar so it melts fresh rather than turning rubbery.
Leftover tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese keeps for about 3 to 4 days in a refrigerator in a covered container. Cool it promptly, refrigerate it, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until steaming hot.
Yes, but freezing is not ideal for tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese because thawed tomatoes and peppers become softer and release liquid, while the cheese may turn grainy. For a better texture, freeze the cooked vegetables before adding kashar.
To make tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese spicier, cook chopped fresh chili or pul biber with the peppers. Start with a small amount so the heat does not overwhelm the tomatoes and the mild, creamy taste of the melted kashar.
Yes, tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese works well for brunch, especially served hot with bread and other savory dishes. Prepare the vegetables in advance if needed, then melt the kashar on top shortly before bringing it to the table.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
77.4mg · 86% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B6
0.34mg · 20% DV
Vitamin E
2.34mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
189mg · 27% DV
Calcium
247mg · 25% DV
Sodium
459mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
409mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Tomato and pepper sauté with kashar cheese is a Turkish-style skillet dish: tomatoes and peppers are cooked until tender, then topped with kashar, a mild, slightly tangy cheese that melts into the vegetables. It is a straightforward home-cooked combination, with the juicy vegetables balancing the cheese’s savoury richness.
In Turkey, it can be served at breakfast, as a quick light meal, or as a warm side, often with bread to catch the juices. Elsewhere, it also works well as a simple brunch dish or alongside grains. The vegetables contribute vitamin C and fibre, while the cheese adds protein and calcium; it provides 103 calories per 100 g. Use a modest amount of oil and cheese for a lighter serving.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.37g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.