Turkish Pide with Meat

Turkish Pide with Meat is a boat-shaped, oven-baked flatbread from Turkey, typically filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground meat (often beef or lamb), onions, tomatoes, and peppers. The dough is soft and chewy, and the open-faced design allows the toppings to caramelize beautifully in a hot oven.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the dough, protein from the meat, and fats from both the meat and any added oils or cheese. A typical serving (about one medium pide) provides roughly 400-600 calories, along with iron from the meat and vitamins from the vegetable toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	600 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	900 mg
Iron	4 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 pide (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pide is often called 'Turkish pizza' but is culturally distinct, with its origins tracing back centuries in Anatolia. The boat shape is not just for aesthetics; it's designed to hold the juicy fillings and create a perfect ratio of crispy edge to soft, flavorful center in each bite.