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
Тиквички с чесън и копър (без панировка)
Pan-fried Zucchini with Garlic and Dill (Keto version)
Thinly sliced zucchini, pan-fried or baked until tender, seasoned generously with fresh garlic and dill. Often…
7 net12 total5 fibre7 protein30 fat350 kcal
Кьопоолу
Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Dip (No Bread)
A delightful Bulgarian cold appetizer or spread made from intensely roasted eggplant and bell peppers, combine…
7 net12 total5 fibre5 protein22 fat250 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
Македонска салата
Macedonian Roasted Pepper Salad
A vibrant and smoky salad made with fire-roasted bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and parsley, dressed si…
11 net18 total7 fibre6 protein35 fat380 kcal
Печени зеленчуци
Mixed Grilled Vegetables (Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers)
A medley of seasonal vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and sometimes mushrooms or onions, g…
13 net25 total12 fibre8 protein38 fat420 kcal
Плакия от тиквички
Zucchini Plakiya (Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Herbs)
A light and fresh oven-baked dish featuring sliced zucchini layered with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a…
22 net30 total8 fibre5 protein50 fat570 kcal
Кето Зелен Фасул Яхния
Keto Green Bean Stew (without Potatoes)
A hearty vegetable stew focused on green beans, slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and be…
28 net40 total12 fibre6 protein40 fat510 kcal
KAsoon
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
Салата от зеле с копър
Cabbage and Dill Salad (Keto Modified)
A fresh and crisp salad made with finely shredded white cabbage, fresh dill, and a simple dressing of olive oi…
6 net10 total4 fibre2 protein28 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Зелева салата без моркови
Cabbage Salad without Carrots
A crisp and refreshing salad made from finely shredded fresh cabbage, fresh dill, vinegar, and olive oil. Spec…
6 net12 total6 fibre2 protein35 fat400 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
KAsoon
Мариновани Гъби
Cold Marinated Mushrooms
A refreshing cold appetizer of button or wild mushrooms marinated in a blend of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, an…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein25 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Крем супа от броколи
Cream of Broccoli Soup (Keto Modified)
A velvety smooth soup made from fresh broccoli florets, puréed into a creamy base. It's often enriched with he…
8 net13 total5 fibre12 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Kyopoolu (Keto-style Dip)
Roasted Eggplant and Bell Pepper Dip (Keto)
A smoky and flavorful dip made from roasted eggplant and bell peppers, blended with garlic, generous olive oil…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein38 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Крем супа от печени чушки
Cream of Roasted Red Pepper Soup
A velvety smooth soup made from roasted red peppers, blended with rich cream and aromatic spices. Naturally vi…
9 net12 total3 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Запечени тиквички с домати и сирене
Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Cheese
Layers of fresh zucchini slices, tomatoes, and Bulgarian sirene (feta-like cheese), seasoned with garlic and h…
12 net18 total6 fibre30 protein40 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Лютика (Кето Модифицирана)
Keto Lyutika (Spicy Pepper and Tomato Dip)
A vibrant and spicy traditional Bulgarian dip, featuring roasted red bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and…
13 net18 total5 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Супа от печени патладжани
Keto Roasted Eggplant Soup
A creamy and flavorful soup made from roasted eggplants, blended with a touch of fresh tomatoes, onions, and b…
21 net34 total13 fibre5 protein45 fat500 kcal