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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt
This Urfa-style main tops small meatballs with smoked eggplant and garlicky yogurt for a bold plate.
Medium⏱️ 51 min📖 1 min readServes 4~318 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 33 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 51 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking33 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 450 g ground beef
- 2 pcs eggplant
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) yogurt
- 2 clove garlic
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) cumin
- 1 pcs onion
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) salt
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Roast the eggplants for 25 minutes, peel them, and leave them in a sieve to drain.
25 min25:00 - 2
Knead the beef, grated onion, cumin, and half a teaspoon salt, then shape small meatballs.
- 3
Cook the meatballs in an olive-oiled pan for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Whisk the yogurt with garlic and the remaining salt and keep it at room temperature.
- 5
Spread the roasted eggplant on a plate and place the meatballs on top.
- 6
Add the yogurt at serving time and do not boil it in the hot pan so it does not split.
💡 Tip: Drain the roasted eggplant until it no longer drips; this keeps the yogurt base from watering down.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the meatballs hot with yogurt and lavash.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~318
kcal calories
24
g protein
12
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 16%Fat 53%
GI 25 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
11.6g
Sugar
7g
Fiber
697.1mg
Sodium
10.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 33 minutes; 51 minutes in total.Is Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt have?
Approximately 318 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 12g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Meatballs with Eggplant and Yogurt filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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