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Eggplant with yogurt is a light, nutritious dish made by combining roasted or baked eggplant with yogurt.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant with Yogurt (120 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Eggplant with Yogurt is a Turkish-style dish of softened, usually roasted or baked eggplant combined with thick yogurt. The smoky, tender eggplant contrasts with the yogurt’s cool tang; olive oil and red pepper flakes are common finishing touches, and some cooks add garlic.
It is served cool or at room temperature as a meze, a side for grilled foods, or part of a shared spread. For English-speaking cooks, it is an easy way to bring a Mediterranean-style vegetable dish to the table: the eggplant contributes fibre, while yogurt makes it creamy and satisfying. Roast or bake the eggplant rather than frying it, and use a light drizzle of oil for a less rich version.
Selected: 100 g
65
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.1g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 14% · Fat 42%
Vitamins
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
Folate
18µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
Calcium
52mg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.5µg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
Eggplant with yogurt is made by combining cooked eggplant with plain yogurt. Roast or bake the eggplant until tender, let it cool, then mix it with yogurt, salt, and optional garlic. Finish with olive oil or chili flakes if you like.
Eggplant with yogurt works well as a side dish with grilled meat, kebabs, or roasted vegetables. You can also serve it as a dip with flatbread, or alongside rice and other mezze. Its cool, tangy yogurt complements smoky eggplant.
Roasting or baking is a common choice for eggplant with yogurt because it gives the eggplant a soft texture and smoky flavor without adding much oil. Fried eggplant also works, but it makes the dish richer and less like the classic roasted version.
Eggplant with yogurt is usually served cold or at room temperature. Cool the cooked eggplant before mixing it with yogurt so the yogurt stays thick and creamy. Chilling the finished dish briefly also gives the flavors time to come together.
Thick plain yogurt works best for eggplant with yogurt because it coats the eggplant instead of turning runny. Greek-style or strained yogurt makes a richer, thicker dip; regular yogurt is fine if you drain excess liquid from the cooked eggplant first.
Yes, the eggplant is often peeled after roasting for eggplant with yogurt. Removing the charred skin gives the dish a smoother texture, while leaving a little behind can add a stronger smoky note. Let the eggplant cool before peeling.
To keep eggplant with yogurt from getting watery, let the cooked eggplant cool and drain off excess liquid before mixing it with thick yogurt. Prepare it close to serving time, or store the eggplant and yogurt separately and combine them later.
Yes, you can prepare eggplant with yogurt ahead of serving. For the best texture, roast the eggplant in advance, refrigerate it, and mix it with yogurt closer to mealtime. Add olive oil, herbs, or chili flakes just before serving.
Keep eggplant with yogurt in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. It may release liquid as it sits, so stir it before serving and discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Freezing eggplant with yogurt is not recommended because yogurt can separate and become grainy when thawed, while the eggplant may turn mushy. Freeze cooked eggplant on its own if needed, then thaw it in the refrigerator and mix it with fresh yogurt.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.