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Fiber-rich vegetable dish
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Vegan Eggplant Oturtma (220 g) has 172 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.8 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 11.7 g of fat and 6.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
172
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
11.7g
· 15% DV
Fiber
6.8g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 6% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.61 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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) | 220 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 90 g | 70 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 160 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 175 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 320 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 350 g | 273 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Vegan eggplant oturtma is made by arranging eggplant slices with a tomato-and-onion topping, then cooking everything until tender. Add lentils, mushrooms or plant-based mince to make the filling heartier, and bake it or simmer it covered on the stove.
Vegan eggplant oturtma is a plant-based take on Turkish oturtma, a home-style dish built around eggplant cooked with a savory tomato mixture. Its filling can use lentils or plant-based mince instead of the meat found in some traditional versions.
Vegan eggplant oturtma is usually cooked as eggplant pieces topped or combined with a tomato-based filling, while vegan moussaka is commonly assembled in distinct layers. Recipes vary, but moussaka may also include a creamy top layer that oturtma typically does not.
Yes. Roast or bake the eggplant slices until tender instead of frying them, then cook them with the tomato filling. A light coating of oil helps prevent sticking while keeping the dish from becoming greasy.
Lentils, soy mince, mushrooms or crumbled firm tofu can replace meat in vegan eggplant oturtma. Lentils give the filling a substantial texture; sauté mushrooms or soy mince with onion before adding tomatoes and seasoning.
Eggplant has a porous flesh that can absorb oil quickly, especially when it is fried in a pan that is not hot enough. Roasting the slices or brushing them lightly with oil before baking helps limit how much oil the dish takes up.
Black pepper, paprika, cumin and dried mint all work well in vegan eggplant oturtma. Use them with garlic and tomato to season the filling, adjusting the combination to suit whether you want a more earthy or gently spicy flavor.
Serve vegan eggplant oturtma with rice, bulgur, flatbread or a crisp salad. A spoonful of dairy-free yogurt with garlic and herbs is also a good contrast to the warm tomato and eggplant.
Keep leftover vegan eggplant oturtma in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you plan to serve; the eggplant will soften further after reheating.
Yes, vegan eggplant oturtma can be frozen, although the eggplant may become softer after thawing. Cool it first, freeze it in sealed portions, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat until hot throughout.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
18.7mg · 21% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
Vitamin E
2.42mg · 16% DV
Vitamin K
16.5µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Sodium
407mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
517mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Vegan Eggplant Oturtma is a meat-free take on oturtma, a Turkish home-style dish in which eggplant is cooked with a savoury tomato base. The slices are usually layered or arranged in a pan with onion and tomato; vegan versions leave out the traditional meat, and some add other vegetables or plant-based mince instead. Slow cooking makes the eggplant tender and lets it soak up the sauce.
In Turkey, it is commonly served as a main dish with rice pilaf, bread or a fresh salad, especially when eggplant is in season. It is a vegetable-forward meal with fibre; each 100 g provides 3.1 g. For a lighter version, roast the eggplant rather than frying it and keep the oil measured.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.