Bulgarian keto guide
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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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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 Супа от коприва / Зелена супа (без картофи)
Keto Nettle/Sorrel Soup (without potatoes)
A creamy, nutrient-dense soup made from fresh nettles or sorrel, often enriched with eggs, yogurt, or heavy cr…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein35 fat450 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
Pileshka Supa (Modified)
Chicken Soup (Modified)
A comforting Bulgarian chicken soup made with rich chicken broth, chicken pieces, and typically thickened with…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
Sirene po Shopski
Baked Feta Cheese with Egg
A hearty dish of Bulgarian feta cheese (sirene) baked in a traditional clay pot, topped with a fresh egg, and …
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein100 fat1200 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 Гъбена супа със сметана (без брашно)
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup (without flour)
A rich and velvety soup made with fresh, earthy mushrooms, savory broth, and heavy cream, often seasoned with …
7 net10 total3 fibre15 protein40 fat480 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
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
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
Телешка Супа
Beef and Vegetable Soup (Keto version)
A clear and savory beef soup, featuring tender beef pieces and a selection of garden vegetables, simmered in a…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat500 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
Задушено зеле с пушено месо (Кето Модифицирано)
Braised Cabbage with Smoked Meat (Keto Modified)
Slow-braised fresh or sauerkraut cabbage with generous chunks of smoked pork (e.g., ribs, pork hock, or bacon)…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Kyufte
Grilled Meatball
Seasoned grilled patty made from a mix of ground pork and beef, often with a hint of onion and local spices, a…
9 net10 total1 fibre85 protein90 fat1200 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
Пиле по ловджийски
Hunter's Style Chicken Stew
A rustic stew featuring chicken pieces braised with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, often seaso…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Заек по ловджийски
Hunter's Style Rabbit Stew
Tender rabbit meat braised slowly in a rich, aromatic sauce with onions, garlic, wild mushrooms, peppers, and …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Свинско с орехи
Pork with Walnuts
A rustic and hearty stew of tender pork slow-cooked with walnuts, often with onions and peppers, creating a ri…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein88 fat1100 kcal
Selska Salata (Modified)
Village Salad (Modified)
A fresh and crisp Bulgarian salad, modified to remove high-carb vegetables, focusing on refreshing cucumber, s…
10 net15 total5 fibre30 protein80 fat900 kcal
Sirene po Manastirski
Monastery Style Baked Cheese with Vegetables
A hearty dish typically baked in a clay pot, featuring brined white cheese (sirene) layered with tomatoes, bel…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat650 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
Рибена Плакия (без картофи)
Baked Fish Plakiya (with Onions & Tomatoes, no Potatoes)
A flavorful and rustic baked fish dish, typically made with whole fish or fillets (such as carp, sea bass, or …
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Кето Сарми с месо и карфиол
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Meat and Cauliflower Rice
A keto-friendly adaptation of the classic Bulgarian sarmi, featuring tender cabbage leaves generously stuffed …
11 net18 total7 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Агнешки Чомлек (без картофи)
Lamb Chomlek Stew (No Potatoes)
A rich and deeply flavored traditional Bulgarian lamb stew, slow-cooked to perfection in a clay pot or oven. I…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 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
Свинско със зеле
Pork with Cabbage Stew
A comforting traditional stew made with tender pieces of pork and either fresh or sauerkraut cabbage, seasoned…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
Миш-маш
Scrambled Eggs with Peppers, Tomatoes, and Sirene Cheese
A popular vegetarian dish resembling a hearty scramble, made with eggs, roasted or sautéed bell peppers, fresh…
11 net15 total4 fibre28 protein45 fat550 kcal
Патладжан по овчарски
Shepherd's Style Baked Eggplant
Baked eggplant slices layered or mixed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, crumbled sirene cheese, and often …
11 net18 total7 fibre30 protein48 fat620 kcal
Гювече с телешко и гъби (без картофи)
Beef and Mushroom Clay Pot Stew (No Potatoes)
A hearty stew featuring tender beef pieces, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, slow-cooked in a traditional …
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Зеленчуково Гювече (без картофи)
Keto Vegetable Claypot Stew (no potatoes/carrots/peas/beans)
A delightful and rustic vegetarian stew featuring a colorful array of non-starchy vegetables like eggplant, zu…
12 net20 total8 fibre10 protein40 fat480 kcal
Pulneni Chushki s meso i karfiol (Keto)
Stuffed Peppers with Meat and Cauliflower Rice (Keto)
Bell peppers (usually red or green) stuffed with a mixture of seasoned ground meat (pork, beef, or mix), cauli…
12 net20 total8 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Овчарска салата
Shepherd's Salad
A hearty and fresh Bulgarian salad, similar to Shopska but more substantial, featuring a rich mix of vegetable…
12 net18 total6 fibre38 protein65 fat750 kcal
Телешка Каварма
Beef Stew (without starchy vegetables)
A robust traditional beef stew, slow-cooked with a rich sauce of onions, peppers, and tomatoes. In a restauran…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Пилешка Каварма в гювече
Chicken Kavarma in Clay Pot (Stew)
A delicious and tender chicken stew, traditionally slow-cooked in a clay pot (gyuveche). It combines succulent…
13 net18 total5 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Телешко по ловджийски (Кето)
Hunter-Style Veal (Keto, without Carbs)
A robust stew featuring tender veal chunks, typically slow-cooked with wild or cultivated mushrooms, onions, b…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein70 fat1050 kcal
Кето Мусака с патладжан
Keto Moussaka with Eggplant (No Potatoes)
A low-carb rendition of the beloved Moussaka, featuring succulent layers of pan-fried or baked eggplant slices…
13 net20 total7 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Кето Патарѝчник (без кори)
Keto Mushroom Bake (Crustless)
A savory, crustless bake made with a generous amount of sautéed mushrooms, onions, herbs, eggs, and a blend of…
13 net18 total5 fibre45 protein110 fat1350 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
Агнешко Варено (Кето)
Keto Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables
A traditional boiled lamb stew, featuring tender pieces of lamb with a selection of low-carb vegetables like o…
14 net20 total6 fibre65 protein85 fat1150 kcal
Кето Телешко с Домати и Домашна Лютеница
Keto Veal with Tomatoes and Homemade Low-Carb Lutenitsa
Tender veal pieces stewed in a rich tomato base, enhanced with a homemade, sugar-free or low-carb version of t…
14 net20 total6 fibre65 protein80 fat1150 kcal
Чушки бюрек
Stuffed Peppers with Sirene and Eggs (No Breading)
Roasted bell peppers generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of crumbled sirene cheese and eggs, often baked …
14 net18 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat480 kcal
Месен Сач (без картофи)
Mixed Meat and Vegetable Clay Plate (No Potatoes)
A communal dish served sizzling hot on a large clay plate (sach), featuring an assortment of grilled meats (of…
15 net22 total7 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Свинско Гювече
Pork Gyuvech with Keto Vegetables (no potatoes/carrots/beans)
A hearty pork and vegetable stew, slow-baked in a traditional clay pot. Features succulent pork pieces cooked …
15 net22 total7 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Свинска Каварма в гювече
Pork Kavarma in Clay Pot (Stew)
A traditional Bulgarian slow-cooked stew, prepared and served in a clay pot (gyuveche). It features tender pie…
15 net20 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Пържен шаран
Pan-Fried Carp (Unbreaded)
Pan-fried carp fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper. A traditional dish, especially around St. Nicholas Day …
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 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