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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Zelena Salata s Yaitsa i Redichki
Green Salad with Eggs and Radishes
A fresh spring or summer salad with crisp lettuce, sliced radishes, fresh dill, green onions, and hard-boiled …
4 net8 total4 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
Печен патладжан с чеснов сос от кисело мляко
Baked Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Tender baked eggplant slices, often served as a cold appetizer, topped with a refreshing and tangy garlic yogu…
8 net15 total7 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Печени чушки със сметана и сирене
Roasted Peppers with Cream and Sirene
Sweet roasted bell peppers, usually peeled, mixed with rich sour cream or heavy cream, and crumbled sirene che…
8 net12 total4 fibre12 protein35 fat400 kcal
Salata ot pecheni chushki s chesan i maslo
Roasted Peppers Salad with Garlic and Olive Oil
Fire-roasted bell peppers (usually red), peeled and marinated in a dressing of olive oil, crushed garlic, and …
8 net12 total4 fibre3 protein28 fat300 kcal
Задушени горски гъби с масло и чесън
Sautéed Forest Mushrooms with Butter and Garlic
Fresh forest mushrooms (e.g., porcini, chanterelles) sautéed simply with butter and garlic, a rich and aromati…
8 net12 total4 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Снежанка
Snezhanka Salad (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)
A refreshing and creamy Bulgarian dip or salad made from strained yogurt (similar to Greek yogurt), finely gra…
8 net10 total2 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Патладжан на скара с масло и чесън
Grilled Eggplant with Butter and Garlic
Slices of eggplant, grilled until tender, then tossed with melted butter, minced garlic, and fresh herbs.…
5 net12 total7 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Зелен фасул с масло и чесън
Green Beans with Butter and Garlic
A simple yet delicious and classic Bulgarian side dish featuring tender green beans blanched or steamed, then …
6 net12 total6 fibre7 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Задушен спанак с чесън и зехтин
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil
Fresh spinach leaves quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic and high-quality olive oil until tender. A simple, d…
6 net13 total7 fibre7 protein27 fat290 kcal
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Зелени Чушки на Скара
Grilled Green Peppers
Fresh green bell peppers, grilled until charred and tender, seasoned with salt and often drizzled with olive o…
7 net10 total3 fibre2 protein15 fat180 kcal
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Печени мариновани гъби
Roasted Marinated Mushrooms
Mushrooms marinated in olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then roasted until tender and flavorful. A perfect keto-f…
7 net10 total3 fibre8 protein22 fat250 kcal