Bulgarian keto guide
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293 dishes138 keto as served120 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Bulgarian cuisine is reasonably adaptable to keto with careful selection and common modifications.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (kebapche, kyufte), sirene cheese, fresh vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers), eggs, and plain full-fat yogurt are excellent traditional keto staples.
Danger zones
Primary dangers include all bread, potatoes, rice, beans, pastries (banitsa), sugary dressings, and stews often thickened with starches or containing potatoes.
Best for
This cuisine is best for flexible keto dieters prioritizing high protein, comfortable with direct modifications, and vigilant against hidden carbs.
33 matching dishes
Sirene po Shopski
Baked Feta Cheese with Egg
A hearty dish of Bulgarian feta cheese (sirene) baked in a traditional clay pot, topped with a fresh egg, and …
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Кето Гъбена супа със сметана (без брашно)
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup (without flour)
A rich and velvety soup made with fresh, earthy mushrooms, savory broth, and heavy cream, often seasoned with …
7 net10 total3 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
Задушено зеле с пушено месо (Кето Модифицирано)
Braised Cabbage with Smoked Meat (Keto Modified)
Slow-braised fresh or sauerkraut cabbage with generous chunks of smoked pork (e.g., ribs, pork hock, or bacon)…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Kyufte
Grilled Meatball
Seasoned grilled patty made from a mix of ground pork and beef, often with a hint of onion and local spices, a…
9 net10 total1 fibre85 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Свинско с орехи
Pork with Walnuts
A rustic and hearty stew of tender pork slow-cooked with walnuts, often with onions and peppers, creating a ri…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein88 fat1100 kcal
Selska Salata (Modified)
Village Salad (Modified)
A fresh and crisp Bulgarian salad, modified to remove high-carb vegetables, focusing on refreshing cucumber, s…
10 net15 total5 fibre30 protein80 fat900 kcal
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Пържен шаран
Pan-Fried Carp (Unbreaded)
Pan-fried carp fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper. A traditional dish, especially around St. Nicholas Day …
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Домашна Свинска Колбасица на Скара
Homemade Grilled Pork Sausage
A traditional, savory homemade pork sausage, grilled to perfection. Known for its rich flavor from natural spi…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Свински уши в масло
Pork Ears in Butter
Pork ears, boiled until tender, then sliced and pan-fried in butter, often with garlic. A popular, savory Bulg…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein68 fat750 kcal
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Патка на фурна
Roast Duck
A whole or half duck, slow-roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. Typically seasoned simply …
3 net3 total0 fibre120 protein110 fat1500 kcal
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Печена свинска глава
Roasted Pig's Head (Keto Modified)
A deeply traditional and hearty dish of slow-roasted pig's head, resulting in extremely tender meat and crispy…
3 net3 total0 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
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Keto Задушен телешки език
Keto Braised Veal Tongue with Keto Sauce
Tender veal tongue, slow-braised until incredibly soft, served in a rich, flavorful keto-friendly sauce made f…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
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Заешки пастет
Rabbit Pate
A rich and savory spread made from rabbit meat and liver, often seasoned with herbs, garlic, and sometimes a s…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Кето Агнешка курбан чорба
Keto Lamb Head Soup
A traditional, hearty soup made from lamb head meat, simmered to create a rich, fatty broth. This keto version…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Кето Тарама хайвер
Keto Tarama Dip
A rich and creamy dip made from salted cod roe (tarama), olive oil, and lemon juice. This keto-modified versio…
5 net5 total0 fibre20 protein80 fat800 kcal
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Кашкавал на Тиган (без панировка)
Pan-Fried Kashkaval (without breading)
Thick slices of Kashkaval (a popular Bulgarian semi-hard yellow cheese) pan-fried in butter or oil until golde…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Печено свинско коленце
Roasted Pork Shank
Slow-roasted pork shank, a hearty and flavorful dish known for its tender meat and crispy skin. A rich source …
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
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Свинска плешка на фурна с билки
Roasted Pork Shoulder with Herbs
Slow-roasted pork shoulder, seasoned with traditional Bulgarian herbs, resulting in fork-tender meat that is r…
5 net7 total2 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
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Кървавица
Blood Sausage
A traditional Bulgarian blood sausage, pan-fried or grilled, typically made from pork blood, pork fat, and mea…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
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Кето Паниран кашкавал (с бадемово брашно)
Keto Crusted Kashkaval (with Almond Flour)
A keto version of the beloved Bulgarian crispy kashkaval. Thick slices of semi-hard Kashkaval cheese are light…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Маринован рибен хайвер
Marinated Fish Roe Spread (Keto Modified)
A rich and savory spread made from salted fish roe (tarama), emulsified with a generous amount of olive oil, l…
6 net7 total1 fibre22 protein54 fat600 kcal
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Пиле с манатарки
Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
Tender chicken pieces (often fillet) sautéed or simmered with flavorful wild porcini mushrooms, typically in a…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Телешко в Черпано (Кето)
Slow-Cooked Veal in Clay Pot (Keto)
Tender veal chunks slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot (cherpano) with minimal vegetables, allowing the rich…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Телешки опашки задушени
Braised Oxtail
Oxtail pieces, slow-braised until exceptionally tender and falling off the bone, in a rich and savory broth. A…
8 net10 total2 fibre90 protein80 fat1100 kcal
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Катино мезе
Katino Meze (Pork Stew with Mushrooms)
A traditional hearty Bulgarian stew featuring tender chunks of pork, mushrooms, onions, and peppers, slow-cook…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
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Кето Свински врат на тиган със сметанов сос и гъби
Keto Pan-fried Pork Neck with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Tender slices of pork neck, pan-fried to perfection and served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Modified fo…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein68 fat800 kcal
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Телешко с манатарки
Veal with Porcini Mushrooms
Tender veal pieces cooked with highly prized porcini mushrooms, typically in a rich, creamy or butter-based sa…
8 net12 total4 fibre72 protein70 fat880 kcal
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Кето Патладжан Яхния с Месо
Keto Eggplant and Meat Stew
A hearty stew featuring tender eggplant and cuts of meat (often pork or veal) cooked in a rich, savory tomato-…
9 net18 total9 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
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Кето Агнешка Патладжан Яхния
Keto Lamb and Eggplant Stew
A traditional Bulgarian stew featuring tender lamb chunks and eggplant, slow-cooked in a rich, savory tomato-b…
9 net18 total9 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Миди Саганаки
Mussels Saganaki with Feta and Tomatoes (Keto Modified)
Succulent mussels baked in a rich tomato sauce with crumbled feta cheese, onions, and herbs. A hearty and arom…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Свинско с Кисели Краставички (Кето Модифицирано)
Pan-Fried Pork with Gherkins and Cream Sauce (Keto Modified)
Tender pork pieces pan-fried and simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with sour cream (or heavy cream), dill, …
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Агнешко задушено с пресен лук
Stewed Lamb with Spring Onions (Keto Modified)
Slow-cooked lamb pieces (often shoulder or leg) braised until tender with a generous amount of fresh spring on…
9 net13 total4 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Кето Пълнен шаран с орехи и гъби
Keto Stuffed Carp with Walnuts and Mushrooms
A whole carp, traditionally baked, but prepared for keto by stuffing it with a rich and savory mixture of waln…
10 net14 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal