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
Агнешко със спанак
Lamb with Spinach Stew
Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with fresh spinach, green onions, dill, and sometimes a touch of tomato. A h…
6 net12 total6 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Спанак със сирене и яйца
Spinach with Sirene Cheese and Eggs
A wholesome and simple dish featuring fresh spinach sautéed or baked with crumbled sirene cheese and eggs. It'…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein35 fat450 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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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
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Гъби с яйца и сирене
Mushrooms with Eggs and Cheese
A hearty and savory dish featuring sautéed fresh mushrooms, often combined with scrambled or fried eggs and ge…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein53 fat670 kcal
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Салата от Октопод с маслини и зехтин
Octopus Salad with Olives and Olive Oil
Tender, cooked octopus pieces tossed with black olives, a minimal amount of red onion, fresh parsley, and dres…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Печени чушки с яйца и сирене
Baked Peppers with Eggs and Cheese
Roasted bell peppers baked with eggs and Bulgarian sirene (feta-like cheese). A simple, hearty, and naturally …
7 net12 total5 fibre32 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Задушена коприва с яйца
Braised Nettles with Eggs
Fresh nettles braised with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, then finished with eggs. A traditional spring dish…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Пилешки воденички с гъби
Chicken Gizzards with Mushrooms
A rustic dish where chicken gizzards are sautéed or gently stewed with mushrooms, garlic, and herbs until tend…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
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Чушки с извара
Bell Peppers with Cottage Cheese
Roasted or fresh bell peppers (typically red) filled or topped with a creamy, rich mixture of high-fat Bulgari…
8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
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Пилешко с броколи и сметана
Chicken with Broccoli and Cream Sauce
Tender pieces of chicken (usually breast or thigh) sautéed with fresh broccoli florets and simmered in a rich …
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Пълнени гъби с извара
Stuffed Mushrooms with Curd Cheese
Large mushroom caps, typically champignon, are filled with a creamy mixture of izvara (Bulgarian curd cheese, …
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein30 fat470 kcal
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Патладжан с домати и сирене на фурна
Baked Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cheese
A comforting vegetarian dish featuring layers of baked eggplant, fresh tomatoes, and Bulgarian sirene (feta-li…
9 net18 total9 fibre28 protein55 fat720 kcal
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Селски Омлет
Village Style Omelet
A hearty Bulgarian village-style omelet, pan-fried with a generous amount of eggs and usually including region…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal