Albanian keto guide
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Kallamar të Fërguar (Keto me Miell Bajame)
Keto Fried Calamari (Almond Flour Breading)
Tender calamari rings lightly breaded with almond flour and spices, then quickly fried to a golden crisp. A de…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Kungulleshka me Vezë dhe Djathë
Zucchini Scramble with Eggs and Cheese
A simple and comforting vegetarian dish made by sautéing zucchini (kungulleshka) with onions or garlic, then s…
6 net9 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat520 kcal
Patëllxhan të Fërguar me Hudhra
Fried Eggplant with Garlic
Slices or cubes of eggplant pan-fried in olive oil until tender and lightly browned, seasoned generously with …
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein35 fat380 kcal
Sallatë me Patëllxhanë të Pjekur
Roasted Eggplant Salad
Roasted or grilled eggplant pieces, often mashed or roughly chopped, dressed with ample extra virgin olive oil…
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein30 fat320 kcal
Supë Pule (pa oriz/makarona)
Keto Chicken Soup (without Rice or Pasta)
A traditional Albanian chicken soup, prepared with tender chicken pieces, often with some low-carb vegetables …
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Tavë Dhia me Erëza
Baked Goat Meat with Herbs
Tender pieces of goat meat (often shoulder or leg) slow-baked in an oven with aromatic Mediterranean herbs lik…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein48 fat700 kcal
Cervish (Pa Makaronat)
Braised Lamb Neck (Keto, No Pasta)
A rustic and comforting dish featuring lamb neck, slow-braised until fork-tender in a rich, savory broth, typi…
7 net9 total2 fibre60 protein70 fat890 kcal
Kërpudha në Tavë
Baked Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms, typically button or cremini, baked in a simple preparation with generous olive oil, fragrant …
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
Kërpudha të Fërguara me Vezë dhe Djathë
Fried Mushrooms with Eggs and Cheese
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring sautéed mushrooms mixed with scrambled or fried eggs and crumbled or gr…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
Paçe Koke
Lamb's Head Soup
A traditional, hearty and rich soup made from lamb's head, simmered until tender. It's known for its robust fl…
7 net7 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Peshk i pjekur me perime
Baked Fish with Vegetables
Whole or filleted fresh fish (e.g., sea bream, sea bass) baked with a medley of non-starchy vegetables, typica…
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Qofte
Meatballs
Savory ground meat patties, typically beef, lamb, or a mix, seasoned with herbs and spices. Traditionally frie…
7 net8 total1 fibre75 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Shishqebap (me Mish Qengji ose Vici)
Lamb or Beef Skewers with Keto Sides
Succulent chunks of marinated lamb or beef, threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Served traditiona…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Gjellë me Mish Viçi dhe Spinaq
Beef and Spinach Stew
A hearty stew made with chunks of beef cooked until tender with fresh spinach, onions, and garlic. A simple an…
8 net13 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat750 kcal
Gjizë me Vaj Ulliri dhe Erëza
Cottage Cheese with Olive Oil and Herbs
Fresh Albanian cottage cheese (gjizë), a low-fat cheese similar to ricotta, seasoned with rich olive oil, salt…
8 net8 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Mëlçi Zgarës (Pa Qepë)
Grilled Liver (Plain)
Simple grilled slices of beef or lamb liver, minimally seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked until tender and …
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein22 fat450 kcal
Mish i Fërguar me Qepë
Fried Meat with Sautéed Onions
A simple yet satisfying dish of pan-fried or sautéed pieces of meat (often lamb or beef) cooked with a generou…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat800 kcal
Mish Pule me Arra
Chicken with Walnut Sauce
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a rich, savory sauce primarily thickened with ground walnuts. This dish typ…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
Mish Viçi me Kërpudha
Beef with Mushrooms
Tender pieces of beef sautéed with fresh mushrooms, often in a rich, savory sauce, typically made with butter,…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Sallatë Fshati (pa domate)
Village Salad (without tomatoes)
A classic Albanian salad featuring crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, olives, and often crumbled feta …
8 net12 total4 fibre15 protein80 fat850 kcal
Sallatë me Ullinj, Djathë Dhie dhe Speca Jeshile
Salad with Olives, Goat Cheese, and Green Peppers
A vibrant and fresh salad featuring briny olives, creamy goat cheese, crisp green bell peppers, and often red …
8 net12 total4 fibre18 protein48 fat520 kcal
Veshka të Fërguara me Qepë
Fried Kidneys with Onions (Keto Modified)
Lamb or beef kidneys, pan-fried to a tender perfection with a small amount of caramelized onions and seasoned …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Bishtajore të Fërguara me Vezë dhe Djathë
Fried Green Beans with Eggs and Cheese
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring green beans pan-fried until tender-crisp, then scrambled with eggs and c…
9 net14 total5 fibre22 protein35 fat450 kcal
Japrak me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Meat-Filled, without Rice)
Tender cabbage leaves carefully wrapped around a flavorful filling of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), her…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Kapsun me Mish (Pa Oriz ose Patate)
Lamb Tripe Stew (Keto Modified)
A traditional, hearty Albanian stew made with tender lamb tripe, slow-cooked in a rich, savory broth often fla…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Kavërmë me Mish (Pa Patate/Oriz)
Meat Kavërmë (Keto Style)
A traditional Albanian stew, slow-cooked in a clay pot, featuring tender chunks of meat (often beef, lamb, or …
9 net14 total5 fibre65 protein48 fat720 kcal
Mish Dele i Pjekur në Tavë me Perime Keto
Oven-Baked Lamb Casserole with Keto Vegetables
Tender pieces of lamb (often shoulder or leg) are slow-baked in a casserole dish with aromatic herbs, garlic, …
9 net15 total6 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
Musaka me Patëllxhan dhe Mish (Pa Patate)
Keto Eggplant Moussaka with Meat
A rich and hearty baked casserole, this keto version features layers of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb) an…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal
Tavë Kosi
Baked Lamb with Yogurt-Egg Custard (Keto, No Rice)
A classic Albanian baked dish featuring tender lamb, typically on the bone, covered with a rich, savory custar…
9 net10 total1 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Tavë me Mish dhe Kungulleshka
Meat and Zucchini Casserole
A delicious oven-baked casserole featuring layers of ground meat (beef or lamb) and fresh zucchini slices, oft…
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat880 kcal
Gjellë me Mish Dele dhe Hithra
Lamb and Nettle Stew
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or mutton slow-cooked with fresh nettles, onions, …
10 net16 total6 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Gjellë me Mish Pule dhe Spinaq
Chicken and Spinach Stew
A comforting stew made with tender chicken pieces simmered with fresh spinach, garlic, and herbs in a light, s…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
Lakër e Bardhë me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Keto Stewed Cabbage with Meat
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring tender chunks of meat (beef or lamb) slow-cooked with white cabbage, oni…
10 net16 total6 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
Mish Pule i Pjekur me Perime Keto
Roasted Chicken with Keto Vegetables
Whole roasted or portioned chicken, expertly seasoned with traditional Albanian herbs and spices, served with …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
Mish Qengji me Spinaq
Lamb with Spinach
Tender pieces of lamb (often shoulder or leg) braised or stewed with a generous amount of fresh spinach, garli…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Sallatë Greke
Greek Salad
A refreshing salad made with crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and generous chunks of…
10 net15 total5 fibre12 protein45 fat480 kcal
Tavë me Midhje
Baked Mussels
Fresh mussels baked in a flavorful sauce, typically with white wine, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Sometimes a…
10 net10 total0 fibre60 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Keto Harapash me Lulelakër dhe Djathë
Cauliflower Harapash with Cheese
A keto-adapted version of the traditional Harapash, replacing cornmeal with riced cauliflower to create a thic…
11 net18 total7 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
Keto Trahana (me Lulelakër dhe Djathë)
Cauliflower and Cheese Porridge (Trahana Style)
A keto-friendly interpretation of Trahana, using riced cauliflower as the base instead of fermented wheat/corn…
11 net18 total7 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
Mëlçi Viçi me Qepë
Calf Liver with Sautéed Onions
Thinly sliced calf liver pan-fried until tender, served with a generous amount of caramelized onions. A rich a…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Mish Vici me Bamje
Beef with Okra
A traditional Albanian stew featuring tender chunks of beef and fresh okra pods, slow-cooked in a savory, ligh…
11 net15 total4 fibre40 protein78 fat925 kcal
Sallatë me Speca të Pjekura dhe Hudhra
Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with Garlic
A vibrant and flavorful cold salad made from bell peppers (typically red and green) that are roasted until the…
11 net15 total4 fibre3 protein30 fat350 kcal
Zog Qengji me Patëllxhanë
Lamb and Eggplant Stew
Tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked with roasted or pan-fried eggplant, onions, garlic, and herbs. Often contain…
11 net18 total7 fibre58 protein65 fat820 kcal
Mish Dhie me Patëllxhanë
Goat Meat with Eggplant
A savory stew featuring tender chunks of goat meat, slow-cooked with roasted or pan-fried eggplant. The dish i…
12 net17 total5 fibre40 protein68 fat830 kcal
Patëllxhanë të Mbushur me Mish (pa oriz)
Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Meat (without rice)
Halved eggplants baked until tender, then filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb),…
12 net20 total8 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
Tavë me Speca të Kuqe dhe Djathë (Pa Oriz)
Baked Red Peppers and Cheese Casserole (No Rice)
A savory casserole featuring roasted or baked red bell peppers generously combined with local white brined che…
12 net18 total6 fibre28 protein50 fat600 kcal
Domate të Mbushura me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Stuffed Tomatoes with Meat (without Rice)
Ripe, large tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of minced meat (typically beef or lamb), fi…
13 net18 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Kastravec me Kos
Cucumber with Yogurt Salad
A refreshing cold side dish or salad common in the Balkans, made from finely diced or grated cucumbers mixed w…
13 net15 total2 fibre10 protein20 fat280 kcal
Mish Pule me Piperka dhe Qepë
Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions
A flavorful and hearty dish where chicken pieces (commonly thighs or drumsticks) are braised or pan-fried with…
13 net17 total4 fibre45 protein78 fat935 kcal
Sallatë me Lakër të Kuqe dhe Arra
Red Cabbage and Walnut Salad
A vibrant and crunchy salad made with thinly sliced red cabbage, toasted walnuts, and a simple olive oil and l…
13 net19 total6 fibre7 protein32 fat380 kcal
Speca me Gjizë (pa domate)
Bell Peppers Stuffed with Cottage Cheese (without tomatoes)
Bell peppers (often green or yellow) stuffed with a savory mixture of gjizë (a fresh, ricotta-like cheese), of…
13 net18 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat750 kcal
Speca të Mbushura me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers (Meat-Filled, without Rice)
Vibrant bell peppers hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), her…
13 net18 total5 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Tavë me Mish Vici dhe Speca (pa oriz)
Beef and Bell Pepper Casserole (without Rice)
A hearty oven-baked casserole featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with a medley of bell peppers (red, …
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Fërgesë Tirane me Mëlçi
Tirana-style Liver and Cheese Bake
A rustic and flavorful baked dish from Tirana, made with tender pieces of calf or lamb liver cooked with bell …
14 net18 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Fërgesë Tirane me Speca dhe Gjizë (Keto)
Tirana-style Peppers and Cottage Cheese Casserole (Keto)
A traditional Tirana-style casserole, adapted for keto. It features bell peppers, onions, minimal fresh tomato…
14 net20 total6 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
Tavë Elbasani
Elbasan Pan (Baked Lamb/Chicken with Yogurt Sauce)
A creamy and savory dish from Elbasan, featuring tender pieces of lamb or chicken baked in a rich, tangy yogur…
14 net15 total1 fibre70 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Çomlek (Pa Patate)
Keto Beef and Onion Stew (without Potatoes)
A hearty, slow-cooked Albanian beef stew characterized by large amounts of sweet, caramelized onions, garlic, …
16 net20 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Tavë Perimesh Keto (me Kungulleshka, Speca dhe Patëllxhanë)
Keto Vegetable Casserole (with Zucchini, Peppers, and Eggplant)
A hearty baked vegetable casserole featuring a mix of zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant, roasted with olive…
17 net25 total8 fibre8 protein35 fat400 kcal
Tavë Kosi me Kungulleshka
Zucchini and Yogurt Casserole
A creamy baked dish featuring sliced zucchini submerged in a rich, tangy custard made from full-fat yogurt, eg…
18 net24 total6 fibre35 protein55 fat680 kcal
Tavë me Mish Qengji dhe Qepë (Keto)
Baked Lamb and Onion Casserole (Keto)
A rich, savory baked casserole featuring slow-cooked lamb (qengji) with generous amounts of caramelized onions…
20 net25 total5 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal