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.
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Лаврак на скара
Grilled Sea Bass
A whole grilled sea bass, fresh and flaky, lightly seasoned with lemon, salt, and pepper, cooked to perfection…
1 net2 total1 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
Телешко филе на скара
Grilled Veal Tenderloin Steak
A tender and lean grilled veal tenderloin, typically seasoned simply to highlight the meat's natural flavor.…
1 net2 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
Skumriya na Skara
Grilled Mackerel
Whole mackerel, often seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and lemon, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a…
1 net2 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Zapechena Riba s Domashen Zehtin i Podpravki
Baked Fish with Homemade Olive Oil and Spices
Whole baked fish (often sea bass or carp) seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, salt, and Bulgarian herbs, ba…
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Пилешка пържола от бут на скара
Grilled Boneless Chicken Thigh Steak (without carb sides)
A succulent, boneless chicken thigh steak, typically grilled on a 'skara' (grill) to a juicy finish, seasoned …
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein32 fat500 kcal
Свински врат на скара
Grilled Pork Neck Steak
A succulent grilled pork neck steak, known for its marbled fat content and rich flavor. Typically seasoned sim…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Телешка пържола на скара
Grilled Veal Steak (without carb sides)
A tender veal steak, expertly grilled on a 'skara' (grill) to bring out its delicate flavor, seasoned simply t…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Пастърма със запечени яйца
Pastrami with Baked Eggs
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring thinly sliced cured pastrami baked with eggs, often with a hint of spic…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Кето Цаца (Пържена)
Keto Fried Sprat
Small, whole sprats (or similar small fish) pan-fried until deliciously crispy and golden. Seasoned simply wit…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat700 kcal
Omelet sas Sirene i Gabi
Omelette with Cheese and Mushrooms
A fluffy omelette made with eggs, filled with crumbled brined white cheese (sirene) and sautéed mushrooms.…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Печен заек с билки
Baked Rabbit with Herbs
Whole or portioned rabbit, seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and baked until tender and flavorful. A tra…
4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Пилешки кара дробчета на скара
Grilled Chicken Livers
Succulent chicken livers marinated and grilled to perfection, a popular and flavorful appetizer or light meal.…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Свински ребра
Pork Ribs (Grilled or Slow-Cooked)
Juicy and tender pork ribs, typically grilled over an open flame or slow-cooked until the meat easily falls of…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Агнешка глава в пещ
Baked Lamb Head
A traditional delicacy, a whole lamb's head slow-baked until incredibly tender. This dish is rich in flavor an…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Пилешки Шишчета
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Tender pieces of marinated chicken thigh meat, skewered and grilled, often with chunks of onion and bell peppe…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
Пилешки бутчета на фурна
Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned simply with traditional Bulgarian spices like paprika and savo…
6 net8 total2 fibre80 protein50 fat750 kcal
Кебапчета
Grilled Ground Meat Cylinders with Keto Sides
Flavorful grilled ground meat cylinders, typically a mix of pork and beef, seasoned with savory Bulgarian spic…
6 net10 total4 fibre48 protein45 fat580 kcal
Октопод на скара
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs…
6 net7 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat520 kcal
Кето Рибена чорба (без картофи или фиде)
Keto Fish Soup (without potatoes or noodles)
A light and flavorful soup featuring tender pieces of white fish (such as carp or sea bass), simmered in a cle…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Кето Плескавица
Keto Pleskavitsa (Grilled Minced Meat Patty)
A large, thick, and intensely flavorful grilled patty of seasoned minced meat, commonly a blend of beef and/or…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Телешко роладче
Veal Roulade (Teleško Roladche)
Tender veal slices rolled and stuffed with a savory filling, often featuring cheese, mushrooms, and herbs, the…
6 net8 total2 fibre78 protein68 fat980 kcal
Пилешки сърца с гъби на сач
Chicken Hearts with Mushrooms on a Saj
Chicken hearts sautéed with mushrooms and onions, typically seasoned with traditional spices and served sizzli…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Кето Дроб Сарма (без ориз)
Keto Lamb Liver with Herbs (no rice)
A keto-adapted version of the classic Bulgarian Drob Sarma, featuring a rich mixture of chopped lamb offal (li…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
Кето Сармички от лозови листа с месо (без ориз)
Keto Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat (without rice)
Delicate grape leaves wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned minced meat (pork or beef), herbs like mint …
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
Бъбреци с гъби
Kidneys with Mushrooms
A traditional and rich offal dish, featuring pan-fried or stewed pork or veal kidneys cooked with mushrooms, o…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Миди в масло с чесън
Mussels in Butter with Garlic
Fresh mussels cooked in rich butter with aromatic garlic, often finished with a splash of white wine and fresh…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat600 kcal
Вешалица
Stuffed Pork Loin (Veshalitsa)
A traditional Bulgarian dish featuring a butterflied pork loin or neck, typically stuffed with kashkaval chees…
7 net10 total3 fibre85 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Телешко Варено (без фиде/картофи)
Veal Broth Soup (without noodles/potatoes)
A clear, rich veal broth soup with tender pieces of veal meat and finely chopped vegetables like carrots, cele…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein28 fat480 kcal
Черни дробчета по селски
Chicken Livers Country Style
A traditional dish featuring pan-fried chicken livers, typically cooked with generous amounts of onions and so…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Кето Пълнени тиквички с месо (без ориз)
Keto Stuffed Zucchini with Meat (without rice)
Zucchini halves or rounds are scooped out and generously filled with a savory mixture of minced meat (typicall…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Свинско с гъби
Pork with Mushrooms
Tender pieces of pork, typically shoulder or loin, pan-fried or gently stewed with sautéed mushrooms and onion…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein80 fat1150 kcal
Глиганско с гъби
Wild Boar with Mushrooms
A robust and flavorful stew featuring tender wild boar meat slowly cooked with a variety of wild or cultivated…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Кисело зеле на тава с месо (без картофи)
Baked Sauerkraut with Meat (without potatoes)
Hearty and warming dish featuring fermented sauerkraut baked in a pan or clay pot with generous cuts of flavor…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Агнешки дробчета на сач
Lamb Liver with Herbs (on a Sazh)
Tender pieces of fresh lamb liver, cooked to perfection on a traditional Bulgarian 'sazh' (a flat clay or meta…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Печено свинско с кисело зеле
Roasted Pork with Sauerkraut (Keto Modified)
Tender roasted pork shoulder or leg served alongside tangy, fermented sauerkraut. A hearty winter dish.…
9 net15 total6 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Teleško s gabi na sazh (Keto)
Veal with Mushrooms on a Sizzle Plate (Keto)
Tender pieces of veal sautéed with fresh mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, seasoned with traditional Bulgar…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Телешки саздърма
Beef Sazdarma (Fried, Cured Beef Belly)
A traditional Bulgarian cured beef belly, rich in flavor and fat, typically pan-fried until crispy. Served sim…
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Еленски Бут (Филе Елена)
Elena Cured Pork Loin (Fillet Elena)
A traditional Bulgarian delicacy of air-dried, cured pork loin, thinly sliced. Known for its rich flavor and t…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Еленска пържола на скара
Grilled Deer Steak
A lean and flavorful grilled deer steak, seasoned simply to highlight the natural taste of the game meat. A ro…
1 net1 total0 fibre95 protein25 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Кефал на скара
Grilled Mullet
Whole mullet fish, seasoned simply and grilled to perfection, resulting in crispy skin and moist, flavorful fl…
1 net1 total0 fibre68 protein48 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Бабек
Babek (Dry-Cured Sausage Platter)
A unique and highly prized traditional Bulgarian dry-cured sausage from the region of Elena or Srednogorie. Ma…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Балканска наденица на скара
Grilled Balkan Sausage
A robust and flavorful fresh sausage, typically made from a mix of pork and beef, seasoned with traditional Bu…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Печени агнешки бъбреци на шиш
Grilled Lamb Kidneys on Skewers
Succulent lamb kidneys, often marinated simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes a hint of paprika, then expert…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Меденка на скара
Grilled Medenka Sausage Patty
A traditional Bulgarian grilled pork patty or thick sausage, typically seasoned with savory, black pepper, and…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Костур на скара
Grilled Perch
Fresh freshwater perch, typically grilled whole or as fillets, lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon. …
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Свински сърца на скара
Grilled Pork Hearts
Grilled pork hearts, typically seasoned with savory and served hot. A high-protein, zero-carb offal dish, comm…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein25 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Свинско каре на скара
Grilled Pork Loin Chop
A lean and tender pork loin chop, grilled to perfection and simply seasoned with salt and pepper. A staple of …
2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein58 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Шишчета от скариди на скара
Grilled Prawn Skewers
Fresh prawns marinated simply with olive oil, garlic, and lemon, then grilled on skewers until perfectly cooke…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Калкан на скара
Grilled Turbot
A highly prized Black Sea flatfish, grilled whole or as a steak, renowned for its firm texture and rich, disti…
2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein42 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Телешко в масло
Veal in Butter
Thinly sliced or tender cubes of veal, pan-fried or sautéed to perfection in generous amounts of butter. A sim…
2 net2 total0 fibre78 protein62 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Пъстърва на фурна с масло и билки
Baked Trout with Butter and Herbs
Whole trout baked with butter, garlic, lemon, and aromatic herbs. A simple yet elegant and naturally keto-frie…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Мидени Кебапчета
Grilled Mussels on Skewers
Fresh mussels grilled on skewers, often seasoned lightly with savory spices and served with a wedge of lemon. …
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Свински дробчета на скара
Grilled Pork Livers
Marinated pork liver slices, grilled to perfection, often served with a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Свинско бонфиле на скара
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Succulent pork tenderloin grilled to perfection, typically served with a side of fresh or grilled vegetables. …
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Калмари на скара
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid, often whole or as rings, lightly seasoned and grilled. A popular seafood dish, typically served w…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Печена агнешка плешка
Roasted Lamb Shoulder (Keto Modified)
A succulent lamb shoulder, slow-roasted until fork-tender, seasoned generously with garlic, savory (chubritsa)…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein75 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Печено телешко бутче
Roasted Veal Leg with Herbs and Garlic (Keto Modified)
A succulent veal leg, slow-roasted to achieve a tender interior and crisp exterior. Seasoned simply with garli…
3 net4 total1 fibre85 protein60 fat920 kcal
KAsoon
Печен Гладýс
Baked Hake Fillet with Lemon and Herbs
A popular white fish fillet, typically baked to perfection with a generous drizzle of olive oil, lemon, garlic…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Пилешки воденички в масло
Chicken Gizzards in Butter
Chicken gizzards slowly cooked or pan-fried in butter, often with garlic and seasonings, until tender. A rusti…
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein38 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Телешки дроб на скара
Grilled Beef Liver
Slices of beef liver, simply grilled and seasoned. A nutrient-dense and naturally keto-friendly offal dish.…
4 net4 total0 fibre75 protein20 fat580 kcal