Bosnian/Herzegovinian keto guide
Navigable
220 dishes99 keto as served115 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Bosnian/Herzegovinian cuisine to keto requires constant vigilance and significant modification of traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various grilled and roasted meats (beef, lamb, veal, chicken), kajmak, fresh cheeses, and simple salads.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous bread (somun), pastry dishes (burek, pita), rice (sarma), potatoes (stews, musaka), and bean-based dishes.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters comfortable with ordering plain grilled meats or stews and explicitly requesting no bread or starchy sides.
100 matching dishes · page 1 of 2
Krmenadle na Žaru
Grilled Pork Chops
Thick-cut pork chops seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika, then grilled to perfection, offering a savory an…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Piletina sa Roštilja
Grilled Chicken
Chicken pieces (breast or thigh) seasoned and grilled, a common item found at most traditional restaurants.…
2 net3 total1 fibre90 protein45 fat800 kcal
Suho Meso
Smoked Cured Beef (often 'Pastrma')
Various cuts of air-dried or smoked cured beef, a staple appetizer or snack. Often served thinly sliced, somet…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Teleća Šnicla (Pan-pržena, Nebreznirana)
Pan-Fried Veal Cutlet (Unbreaded)
A tender veal cutlet, pounded thin and pan-fried simply with salt and pepper in butter or olive oil until gold…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Teleći Mozak na Puteru
Pan-Fried Veal Brain in Butter (Unbreaded)
A culinary delicacy, veal brain gently pan-fried in butter, often with a light seasoning. Known for its soft t…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein65 fat700 kcal
Špinat na Bijelo (Keto Modified)
Keto Spinach with Garlic & Olive Oil
Fresh spinach sautéed with generous garlic and olive oil. Traditionally, it might include a touch of flour or …
3 net7 total4 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
Biftek
Beef Steak
Grilled beef steak, often a sirloin or ribeye cut, simply seasoned and cooked to order. Typically served as a …
4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein60 fat900 kcal
Domaća Kobasica na Žaru
Grilled Homemade Sausage
Thick, flavorful homemade sausage, typically made from ground beef, pork, or a mix, seasoned with paprika, gar…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein70 fat800 kcal
Janjeće Pečenje
Roasted Lamb
Slow-roasted lamb, often a whole lamb or a large portion, cooked until fork-tender with crispy skin. A celebra…
4 net5 total1 fibre100 protein115 fat1400 kcal
Kiseli Krastavci
Pickled Cucumbers
Tangy and crunchy pickled cucumbers, a classic and refreshing accompaniment to rich meat dishes. A simple, aci…
4 net6 total2 fibre1 protein0 fat40 kcal
Pečeni Šaran sa Bijelim Lukom
Roasted Carp with Garlic
A classic preparation of carp, a freshwater fish, typically roasted whole or in steaks, generously infused wit…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein42 fat600 kcal
Punjeni Biftek (Keto Modificiran)
Stuffed Sirloin/Tenderloin with Prosciutto and Cheese (Keto Modified)
A thick cut of sirloin or tenderloin steak, butterflied and stuffed with a savory mixture, typically prosciutt…
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Teleća Džigerica na Puteru
Pan-Fried Veal Liver in Butter (Unbreaded)
Tender slices of veal liver, pan-fried to perfection in generous amounts of butter, often with onions. A rich …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Jagnjeći Kotleti
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Sides
Tender and flavorful grilled lamb chops, seasoned simply and cooked to highlight the natural richness of the m…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Punjene Lignje (Keto Modificirane)
Stuffed Squid (Keto Modified with Cheese and Herbs)
Squid tubes traditionally stuffed with a savory mixture and then baked or grilled. For keto, the stuffing is m…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
Riba sa Maslacem i Limunom
Pan-Fried Fish with Butter and Lemon (Keto Sides)
A whole fresh freshwater fish (such as krap/carp or smuđ/pike-perch, but not grilled trout/pike from the exclu…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sudžukice
Grilled Beef Sausages with Keto Sides
Flavorful small grilled beef sausages, a popular Bosnian staple, known for their aromatic spices. Traditionall…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Teleći Kotleti
Grilled Veal Chops with Keto Sides
Succulent, grilled veal chops, lightly seasoned and cooked until tender and juicy. A delicious and slightly le…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Ajvar (Keto Homemade - no sugar)
Keto Roasted Red Pepper Spread (Homemade, No Sugar)
A rich, savory spread made from roasted red peppers (and sometimes eggplant), garlic, and olive oil. This keto…
6 net10 total4 fibre2 protein22 fat250 kcal
Ćevapi
Grilled Minced Meat Sausages
A national dish consisting of grilled minced meat, typically made from a mix of beef, lamb, or veal, seasoned …
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal
Čorba od Janjetine (Keto Modificirana)
Lamb Soup (Keto Modified with Low-Carb Vegetables)
A hearty and warming soup featuring tender pieces of lamb in a rich, savory broth, modified to include only lo…
6 net10 total4 fibre48 protein38 fat580 kcal
Ćureće pečenje sa Keto Prilozima
Roasted Turkey with Keto Sides
Succulent slow-roasted turkey, typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs. Usually served with potatoes i…
6 net10 total4 fibre90 protein60 fat900 kcal
Goveđi Odrezak sa Umakom od Gljiva (bez brašna)
Beef Steak with Flour-Free Mushroom Sauce
A tender cut of beef steak (such as sirloin or ribeye) pan-seared or grilled, served with a rich, savory mushr…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pečena Kokoš
Roast Chicken (with Keto Sides)
A classic whole or half chicken, slow-roasted until golden and tender. Typically seasoned simply with salt, pe…
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein55 fat850 kcal
Pečena Patka
Roast Duck (with Keto Sides)
A tender and flavorful half or whole duck, slow-roasted until the skin is perfectly crispy and the meat is suc…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Pileća Čorba (Keto Modified)
Keto Chicken Noodle-less Soup
A classic clear chicken broth soup, comforting and nourishing, with tender pieces of chicken meat and diced lo…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Pljeskavica
Grilled Meat Patty
A large, flattened grilled patty made from a mixture of seasoned ground meats (typically beef, pork, or lamb),…
6 net8 total2 fibre85 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Pohovana Piletina (Nebreznirana)
Pan-fried Chicken (Unbreaded, with Keto Sides)
Chicken pieces (breast or thigh) pan-fried until tender and lightly crisped, without any breading. Seasoned si…
6 net10 total4 fibre68 protein48 fat720 kcal
Špinat sa Pavlakom (Keto)
Creamed Spinach with Sour Cream (Keto Modified)
Fresh spinach cooked until tender and then combined with rich sour cream and butter, seasoned to taste. A crea…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein22 fat250 kcal
Srneći Odrezak na Žaru
Grilled Venison Steak (with Keto Sides)
A lean and robust venison steak, grilled to your preferred doneness. Often seasoned with minimal herbs and spi…
6 net10 total4 fibre80 protein40 fat750 kcal
Teleći Kotleti sa Pečenim Gljivama i Prirodnim Sokovima
Veal Chops with Roasted Mushrooms and Natural Juices
Tender veal chops seared and then slow-cooked or baked with whole mushrooms, allowing their natural juices to …
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Teleći Odrezak u Kremastom Umaku (bez brašna)
Veal Cutlet in Cream Sauce (No Flour)
Tender, pan-fried veal cutlets served in a rich, savory cream sauce, often enhanced with garlic and fresh herb…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Domaća Povrtna Juha sa Junetinom (Keto Modificirana)
Homemade Beef and Vegetable Soup (Keto Modified)
A hearty, clear soup made with tender chunks of beef and a selection of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., zucchini…
7 net12 total5 fibre48 protein40 fat600 kcal
Goveđi Jezik u Prirodnom Umaku
Braised Beef Tongue in Natural Gravy (Keto Modified)
Tender beef tongue, slow-braised until succulent, served in its rich, natural cooking juices which form an unt…
7 net10 total3 fibre58 protein70 fat850 kcal
Jagnjetina ispod Sača
Lamb cooked under a Bell
Tender lamb, slow-cooked for hours under a metal or ceramic 'sač' (bell-shaped lid) covered with hot embers. T…
7 net10 total3 fibre100 protein105 fat1350 kcal
Janjeće Sarmice
Lamb Offal Patties/Rolls
A traditional dish made from minced lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, spleen) mixed with herbs and spices, ofte…
7 net10 total3 fibre58 protein65 fat800 kcal
Keto Kvrguša (sa piletinom i sirom)
Keto Kvrguša (Chicken and Cheese Bake)
A low-carb interpretation of the traditional Kvrguša, a popular chicken bake from the Krajina region. Succulen…
7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Pileći File u Umaku od Sira (Keto)
Chicken Fillet in Creamy Cheese Sauce (Keto with No Carbs)
Tender chicken fillet served in a rich, creamy sauce made with cheese, often a blend like Emmental or Parmesan…
7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Punjene Gljive
Stuffed Mushrooms with Meat and Cheese
Large mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (often beef or veal), cheese, and her…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Sarma od Blitve (Keto Modificirana)
Swiss Chard Rolls (Keto Modified with Cauliflower Rice)
A variation of the classic Sarma, where a savory filling of ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix) is rolled in bl…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Teleća Koljenica u Prirodnom Umaku
Braised Veal Shank in Natural Gravy (with Keto Sides)
A slow-braised veal shank, cooked until exceptionally tender and falling off the bone, served in its rich, nat…
7 net12 total5 fibre80 protein55 fat850 kcal
Teleća Pečenja u Prirodnom Umaku
Roasted Veal with Natural Jus
A tender, slow-roasted veal joint, typically prepared with minimal seasoning and its own natural juices. This …
7 net8 total1 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Teletina ispod Sača
Veal cooked under a Bell
Similar to Jagnjetina ispod Sača, but made with veal. The veal is slow-cooked to extreme tenderness under the …
7 net10 total3 fibre105 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Čimbur (Bosanski)
Bosnian Minced Meat and Egg Bake
A hearty Bosnian dish featuring a savory base of spiced minced beef (or lamb) and onions, baked with eggs crac…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein48 fat650 kcal
Keto Kljukuša (sa piletinom i karfiolom)
Keto Chicken Kljukuša (Cauliflower-based)
A keto-friendly version of the traditional Bosnian chicken kljukuša, which typically uses grated potato. This …
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Kuhana Janjetina sa Raštikom (Keto Modificirana)
Boiled Lamb with Collard Greens (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of lamb, slowly boiled until fall-apart tender, served with fresh collard greens (raštika) that …
8 net15 total7 fibre75 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Pečena Riba sa Pečenim Povrćem
Baked Fish with Roasted Vegetables
A whole or filleted fish (such as carp or sea bream, depending on availability) baked until flaky, served alon…
8 net15 total7 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
Teleća Čorba (Keto Modificirana)
Keto Veal Soup
A hearty, clear veal broth soup, traditionally thickened with flour or starchy vegetables but easily prepared …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Teleći Frikase sa Gljivama i Kremastim Umakom (bez brašna)
Veal Fricassee with Mushrooms in a Creamy Sauce (Keto Modified)
Tender chunks of veal and mushrooms simmered in a rich, velvety cream sauce, typically flavored with herbs and…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat900 kcal
Kremasta Juha od Gljiva (Keto)
Cream of Mushroom Soup (Keto Modified)
A rich and creamy soup made with fresh mushrooms, typically thickened with cream and butter instead of flour f…
9 net12 total3 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
Ćufteta (Keto Modified)
Keto Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender and flavorful ground beef meatballs, simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato sauce. This keto-friendly v…
10 net14 total4 fibre70 protein68 fat920 kcal
Juneći Paprikaš
Beef Paprika Stew (without potatoes)
A rich and savory stew made with tender chunks of young beef (junetina), slow-cooked in a vibrant sauce primar…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
Pečeni Kupus sa Suhim Mesom (Keto Modificiran)
Baked Cabbage with Cured Meat (Keto Modified, no potatoes)
A traditional, hearty dish featuring a head of cabbage slow-baked with savory cured beef or lamb (suho meso), …
10 net28 total18 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Sarma (Keto Modificirana sa Rižom od Karfiola)
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (with Cauliflower Rice)
Fermented cabbage leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef and/or pork, herbs, and spice…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Bijela Riba na Tavi (Bez Brašna)
Pan-fried White Fish Fillet (No Flour)
A fresh fillet of white fish (such as hake, zander, or locally sourced freshwater fish) simply pan-fried to pe…
0 net0 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kuhana Suha Govedina (Keto Modificirana)
Boiled Dried Beef (Keto Modified)
Dried and cured beef (suho meso), often from the leg or shoulder, slow-boiled until exceptionally tender and s…
1 net1 total0 fibre68 protein42 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Kaštradina
Boiled Dried Mutton (Keto)
Traditionally dried and smoked mutton or lamb, rehydrated and slowly boiled until incredibly tender. A hearty …
3 net5 total2 fibre85 protein40 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Kozje Pečenje
Roasted Goat with Keto Sides
Traditionally roasted goat meat, known for its rich flavor and tenderness. Often slow-roasted to achieve a suc…
3 net5 total2 fibre90 protein50 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Kuhana Kozletina u Vlastitom Soku
Boiled Goat Meat in its Own Juices
A simple, rustic preparation of tender goat meat, slowly boiled with minimal seasoning until succulent, served…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Rolovana Teletina (Keto Modified)
Rolled Veal with Prosciutto and Cheese (Keto Modified)
Thin slices of tender veal are stuffed with a rich, low-carb filling, rolled, and then slow-roasted to perfect…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal