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Low-calorie zucchini dish with added curd cheese protein
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Zucchini ribbons with curd cheese (180 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 8.3 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 172.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
104
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
8.3g
· 17% DV
Fat
5.6g
· 7% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 30% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.79 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| 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 | 104 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 12 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 52 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 174 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
To make zucchini ribbons with curd cheese, shave washed zucchini lengthwise into thin strips with a vegetable peeler. Sauté them briefly in a wide pan until just tender, then fold in the curd cheese near the end so the ribbons keep their shape.
Zucchini ribbons with curd cheese is a simple dish of thinly shaved zucchini cooked until tender and finished with fresh curd cheese. The ribbons give it a lighter, quicker-cooking texture than chopped zucchini, while the cheese adds a mild, creamy note.
You do not need to remove the zucchini skin for zucchini ribbons with curd cheese. Wash the zucchini well, then shave it with the skin on; the peel helps the strips hold together and adds color to the finished dish.
Cook zucchini ribbons with curd cheese in a wide, hot pan in small batches so moisture can evaporate instead of collecting. Add salt and curd cheese toward the end, and avoid covering the pan, which traps steam and softens the ribbons.
Yes, zucchini ribbons with curd cheese can be served uncooked if you shave the zucchini very thinly and wash it thoroughly. The result is crisp rather than soft; toss the ribbons with the cheese shortly before serving so they do not release as much liquid.
Fresh farmer cheese or well-drained cottage cheese can stand in for lor in zucchini ribbons with curd cheese. Choose a mild, crumbly cheese rather than a strongly aged one, and drain wetter substitutes first to keep the zucchini from becoming soupy.
Black pepper, fresh dill, mint, or a little garlic all suit zucchini ribbons with curd cheese. Add herbs at the end to preserve their aroma; a squeeze of lemon can brighten the mild zucchini and cheese without overwhelming them.
Serve zucchini ribbons with curd cheese with crusty bread, grains, or a crisp salad for a fuller meal. It also works as a side for grilled vegetables or meat; keep the other dishes simply seasoned so the mild curd cheese remains noticeable.
You can shave the zucchini for zucchini ribbons with curd cheese ahead and keep the dry ribbons covered in the refrigerator. Cook them and add the curd cheese just before serving, since storing the finished dish makes the zucchini soften and release water.
Freezing zucchini ribbons with curd cheese is not a good choice because thawed zucchini becomes soft and watery, and the curd cheese may turn grainy. Make this dish fresh for the best texture, and refrigerate any leftovers promptly instead.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
19.8mg · 22% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.78µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
173mg · 25% DV
Calcium
166mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
423mg · 12% DV
Selenium
6.84µg · 12% DV
Sodium
261mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Zucchini ribbons with curd cheese is a simple home-style dish made by shaving zucchini into thin strips and combining it with lor, a fresh Turkish curd cheese. It suits the summer table, when zucchini is plentiful, and is usually cooked just until tender so the ribbons keep their shape.
The zucchini is mild and soft, while the lor adds a gentle, milky richness. Serve it warm or chilled as a light lunch or supper, alongside salad, bread or yogurt. Its zucchini base keeps the dish relatively light, and the curd cheese contributes protein: a 100 g portion has 58 calories and 4.6 g of protein. Use a modest amount of oil if you want to keep it lighter.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.79g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.49g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.