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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Pasturva na Skara
Grilled River Trout
A whole river trout, typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, brushed with olive oil, and grilled until…
1 net2 total1 fibre70 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Пъстърва с масло и бадеми на фурна
Oven-baked Trout with Butter and Almonds
Whole trout, baked in the oven with butter, fresh herbs (like dill or parsley), and slivered almonds, creating…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
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Маринован цаца/херинга
Marinated Sprat / Herring
Small fish (sprat or herring) marinated in oil, vinegar, and spices, served cold as a traditional appetizer or…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
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Запечен калмар с масло и чесън
Baked Squid with Butter and Garlic
Tender squid, baked or grilled with a generous amount of butter, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and herbs.…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
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Сирене на скара
Grilled Sirene Cheese
A thick slab of traditional Bulgarian sirene (a brined, feta-like cheese) grilled until beautifully soft, slig…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat520 kcal
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Кето Рибни кюфтета
Keto Fish Meatballs
Flavorful meatballs made from minced white fish, herbs, and spices, pan-fried until golden. Modified for keto …
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Пълнени калмари със сирене и подправки (Кето Модифициран)
Stuffed Squid with Feta and Herbs (Keto Modified)
Whole squid tubes generously filled with a savory mixture of crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, parsley, garlic…
4 net6 total2 fibre43 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Скара от Морски Дарове
Grilled Mixed Seafood Platter (Keto Modified)
An assortment of fresh seafood, typically including squid, shrimp, and octopus, expertly grilled and seasoned …
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein60 fat850 kcal