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A Mediterranean-style meze made with zucchini, almonds, and typically olive oil, garlic, and lemon; provides fiber and unsaturated fats.
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Zucchini-Almond Meze has 150 calories. It contains 8 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
150
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8g
· 3% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% 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 21% · Protein 12% · Fat 67%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% |
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) | 100 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 27 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 36 g | 54 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 54 g | 81 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 150 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 160 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 150 calories per 100 g.
Zucchini-almond meze is a Turkish-style appetizer made with cooked zucchini and almonds, typically dressed with olive oil, garlic, and lemon. It is usually served cool or at room temperature alongside other small dishes, rather than as a main course.
To make zucchini-almond meze, cook chopped or grated zucchini until tender, then combine it with almonds, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Let the mixture cool before serving so the flavors settle; add some almonds on top for texture.
Yes, zucchini-almond meze is generally served chilled or at room temperature. Cooling the cooked zucchini helps the garlic and lemon flavor the mixture; take it out shortly before serving and add the almonds at the end to keep them crisp.
Serve zucchini-almond meze with flatbread, pita, or other small plates as part of a Mediterranean-style spread. It also works beside grilled vegetables or a main dish; if serving it with bread, keep the meze thick enough to scoop.
No, you usually do not need to peel zucchini for zucchini-almond meze. Wash it well and trim the ends; the skin helps the cooked zucchini hold some texture. Peel it only if you specifically want a smoother, more uniform-looking meze.
Zucchini-almond meze can turn watery because zucchini releases liquid as it cooks. Cook it in a wide pan rather than crowding it, then drain or cook off excess liquid before mixing in the other ingredients. Cooling it also makes any pooled liquid easier to remove.
Yes, you can make the zucchini mixture for zucchini-almond meze ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Add the almonds just before serving so they retain their crunch, and give the mixture a stir after chilling because some liquid may separate.
Toasting the almonds is optional, but it gives zucchini-almond meze a deeper, nuttier flavor and a crisper topping. Toast them briefly in a dry pan, let them cool, and scatter them over the meze just before serving.
Yes, ground almonds can be mixed into zucchini-almond meze, but they make it thicker and softer rather than adding a crunchy topping. For both textures, stir a little ground almond into the zucchini and finish with chopped almonds.
Zucchini-almond meze keeps for a short time in the refrigerator when stored in a sealed container. Keep toasted or chopped almonds separate until serving to preserve their texture, and discard the meze if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
3mg · 20% DV
Vitamin C
10mg · 11% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Folate
35µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
105mg · 15% DV
Magnesium
55mg · 13% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
270mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Zucchini-almond meze brings tender zucchini together with almonds, often dressed with olive oil, garlic and lemon. It belongs to the family of small dishes served around the Mediterranean, including Turkish meze spreads; recipes vary, but the almonds add a toasty note and a little crunch.
Serve it cool or at room temperature alongside other meze, grilled vegetables or a main course, with bread for scooping if you like. Its gentle, fresh flavour works well as part of a shared table rather than a heavy side. Nutritionally, it offers some fibre, while almonds and olive oil contribute unsaturated fats. For a lighter version, use the oil sparingly and brighten the mixture with extra lemon or herbs.
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
✓ 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
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.