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.
43 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Свински шишчета
Grilled Pork Skewers
Juicy pieces of pork (often from neck or shoulder) threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Typically …
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Ярешко на фурна
Roast Young Goat (Kid)
Tender young goat meat, typically a leg or shoulder, slow-roasted until succulent. Often seasoned with traditi…
4 net5 total1 fibre110 protein60 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Печен агнешки джолан
Roasted Lamb Shank (Keto Modified)
A succulent lamb shank, slow-roasted until tender, seasoned with traditional Bulgarian herbs like savory (chub…
4 net6 total2 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Агнешко с гъби
Lamb with Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of lamb meat (e.g., from shoulder or leg) pan-fried or gently stewed with fresh mushrooms, seaso…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein58 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Пиле в млечно-чеснов сос (Кето)
Keto Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce
Tender chicken pieces (often thigh or drumstick) slow-cooked or baked in a rich, aromatic sauce made with heav…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Свинско Вретено
Stuffed Pork Loin Roll (Keto Modified)
A flavorful pork loin roll, stuffed with a savory mixture of cheese, mushrooms, and roasted bell peppers. Prep…
6 net8 total2 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Задушени Пилешки Сърца (Кето Модифицирано)
Braised Chicken Hearts with Onions and Peppers (Keto Modified)
Tender chicken hearts braised slowly with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and savory spices in a rich, reduced s…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Пилешка Яхния с Гъби и Зелени Чушки
Keto Chicken and Mushroom Stew with Green Peppers
A comforting chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant green bell peppers, s…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Агнешка дроб сърма в було (без ориз)
Keto Lamb Offal Sarma in Caul Fat (Rice-Free)
A traditional Bulgarian festive dish, modified for keto. A savory mixture of finely chopped lamb offal (liver,…
7 net9 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Свинско с маслини
Pork with Olives (Keto Modified)
A traditional Bulgarian stew featuring tender pieces of pork simmered with briny olives, a light tomato base, …
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein60 fat890 kcal
KAsoon
Пилешка Супа със Застройка (Кето Модифицирана)
Keto Chicken Soup with Egg-Lemon Temper
A traditional Bulgarian chicken soup, modified for keto. Made with rich chicken broth, tender pieces of chicke…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Телешки Дроб по Ловджийски
Keto Hunter's Style Veal Liver
Sautéed veal liver prepared in a rich, savory sauce with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, often with a hin…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Pileshko sas Gabi
Chicken with Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Tender chicken pieces sautéed with fresh mushrooms and typically finished in a rich, creamy sauce, often made …
8 net10 total2 fibre65 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Пълнени гъби с карантия
Stuffed Mushrooms with Offal
Large mushroom caps generously stuffed with a savory mixture of finely chopped chicken or pork offal (livers, …
8.5 net11.5 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Свинско със сушени чушки
Pork with Dried Peppers (Keto Modified)
Tender chunks of pork, often from the shoulder or leg, slow-cooked with rehydrated dried red peppers, onions, …
9 net13 total4 fibre58 protein55 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Заек в гювече с гъби и чушки (Кето Модифициран)
Rabbit in Clay Pot with Mushrooms and Peppers (Keto Modified)
Tender rabbit meat slowly cooked in a traditional clay pot (gyuveche) with fresh mushrooms, colorful bell pepp…
10 net14 total4 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Svinako Sas Zele (Keto)
Pork and Braised Sauerkraut Stew (Keto)
Tender chunks of pork shoulder slow-braised with fermented sauerkraut, onions, and often bell peppers. For ket…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal