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Creamy zucchini meze with yogurt, walnuts and dill
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Zucchini with Yogurt, Walnuts and Dill (150 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 70 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.6 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill is a Turkish-style meze made by combining tender cooked zucchini with yogurt, chopped walnuts and fresh dill. It is served as part of a spread of small dishes, often alongside grilled foods or other meze; it also works as a simple side at home.
The yogurt makes it cool and creamy, while walnuts add crunch and dill brings a fresh, aromatic note. This is a vegetable-forward dish with modest protein and a little more richness from the nuts and yogurt. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with flatbread, or alongside a main course. For a lighter version, use plain yogurt sparingly and keep the walnuts as a small finishing garnish.
Selected: 100 g
70
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 24% · Protein 17% · Fat 59%
Vitamins
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Vitamin C
10.5mg · 12% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
80mg · 11% DV
Calcium
88mg · 9% DV
Iodine
10µg · 7% DV
Magnesium
25mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 70 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
0.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
Cook grated or finely chopped zucchini in a little oil until tender, then let it cool. Stir it into thick plain yogurt with chopped walnuts and dill; add garlic and salt if you like. Chill before serving so the flavors come together.
Yes, cook the zucchini first and let it cool completely. Sautéing helps excess moisture evaporate and gives the dish a fuller flavor. Mixing hot zucchini into yogurt can thin or loosen the yogurt.
Zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill is usually served cold or cool, as a meze or side dish. Chill the cooked zucchini before mixing it with yogurt, and add a little fresh dill or walnut on top just before serving.
To keep zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill from turning watery, cook off the zucchini’s released liquid and cool it before mixing. Use thick or strained yogurt, and avoid adding salt until you are ready to combine the ingredients.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well in zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill because its thick texture makes a creamy meze. If it seems too stiff, loosen it with a small spoonful of plain yogurt rather than adding water.
Add walnuts to zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill after the zucchini has cooled. You can mix some in for flavor, then save the rest to sprinkle on top just before serving so they stay crunchy.
Serve zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill alongside grilled meat or fish, lentils, rice, or warm flatbread. It also fits well on a Turkish-style meze spread; its cool, creamy texture pairs especially well with grilled or spiced dishes.
Keep zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill covered in the refrigerator and eat it within about 2–3 days. The zucchini may release liquid as it sits, so stir it before serving and discard it if it has been left out for hours.
Yes, you can prepare zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill a few hours ahead and refrigerate it. For the best texture, keep some walnuts aside and add them just before serving; the zucchini can soften as the dish rests.
No, zucchini with yogurt, walnuts and dill is not the same as tzatziki. This Turkish-style meze uses cooked zucchini and walnuts, while tzatziki is generally made with raw cucumber, yogurt, and herbs; recipes for both vary.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.