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Georgian keto guide

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Georgian food

590 dishes410 keto as served114 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Georgian cuisine offers some keto-friendly meat and cheese options, but requires significant navigation to avoid high-carb staples.

Top ingredients

Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various grilled meats, suluguni cheese, walnuts, garlic, fresh herbs, and non-starchy vegetables like cucumber and tomato.

Danger zones

The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous khachapuri (cheese bread), khinkali (dumplings), puri bread, lobio (bean stew), and sweetened beverages.

Best for

This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are adept at custom ordering and comfortable skipping iconic national dishes.

27 matching dishes

Tsotatskhali Shemtsvari

Freshwater carp, simply fried until crispy. This dish is naturally keto if no flour or minimal flour is used f…

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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal

Bazhe (Walnut Sauce) with Grilled Chicken

Georgian Walnut Sauce with Grilled Chicken

A rich, garlicky walnut sauce (Bazhe) served alongside simply grilled chicken. The sauce is made from ground w…

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5 net10 total5 fibre48 protein65 fat800 kcal

Chirbuli (Eggs with Keto Yogurt/Sour Cream and Garlic)

Eggs with Keto Yogurt/Sour Cream and Garlic

Pan-fried eggs served with a rich, garlicky sour cream or full-fat yogurt sauce, often drizzled with spiced bu…

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5 net5 total0 fibre18 protein37 fat420 kcal

Keto Chikhirtma (Flour-Free Chicken Soup)

Keto Chicken Soup with Egg and Herbs

A rich and tangy chicken soup, traditionally thickened with egg yolks and vinegar for a creamy texture and dis…

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5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal

Keto Kupdari (Spiced Meat Filling Bake)

Keto Svanetian Spiced Meat Bake

A keto adaptation of the classic Svanetian meat pie, focusing solely on the intensely spiced meat filling, bak…

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5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal

Boiled Beef with Herbs

A hearty boiled beef dish from the Samegrelo region, prepared with ample fresh herbs, garlic, and sometimes a …

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5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein38 fat650 kcal

Barabuli Shemtsvari

Fried Red Mullet

Fresh Red Mullet (Barabuli), a popular Black Sea fish, typically pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served sim…

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1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal

Baraka (Keto Modified - Slow Roasted Lamb)

Slow-Roasted Lamb with Herbs and Garlic

A deeply flavorful and tender slow-roasted lamb (shoulder or leg) marinated with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and …

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2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal

Imeruli Tsitsila Niorit

Imeretian Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs

A whole roasted or pan-seared chicken prepared in the Imeretian style, featuring a rich, aromatic garlic-herb …

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2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal

Indauris Mtsvadi

Grilled Turkey Skewers

Tender pieces of turkey meat, marinated and skewered, then grilled over an open flame until juicy and slightly…

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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal

Keto Tarkhunis Katleti (Flour-Free Tarragon Chicken Cutlets)

Flour-Free Tarragon Chicken Cutlets

Savory chicken cutlets made from ground chicken, generously flavored with fresh tarragon, onion, and garlic, t…

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2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal

Pickled Cabbage

Crisp and tangy pickled cabbage, a popular Georgian side dish or appetizer, often infused with garlic, red pep…

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2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein0 fat30 kcal

Qimakhis Qababi (Keto Modified - Skewered Lamb Brain)

Skewered Lamb Brain Kebab

Lamb brain, lightly seasoned and formed into patties or small pieces, then skewered and grilled or pan-fried. …

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2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein70 fat750 kcal

Tevzis GhviZli (Keto Modified - No Bread/Flour)

Pan-Seared Fish Liver with Herbs

Delicate fish liver (often cod or sturgeon) pan-seared until tender, seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and a …

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2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein70 fat750 kcal

Adjaruli Chechili Qvelit Ajikasi (Keto Modified)

Shredded Sulguni Cheese Marinated in Adjika (Keto-Friendly)

A delightful cheese appetizer featuring Chechili, a shredded string cheese similar to Sulguni, marinated in pu…

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3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal

Keto Kebaburi (Minced Lamb/Beef Kebab - No Bread/Rice)

Georgian Minced Meat Kebab (Keto Modified - No Bread/Rice)

Spiced ground lamb or beef, formed onto skewers and grilled. Traditionally served with lavash (flatbread) or r…

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3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal

Keto Khinkali Soup (Broth with Spiced Meat Filling)

A clear, savory broth infused with the spices and flavors of traditional Khinkali filling, but without the hig…

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3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal

Keto Guruli Gvezeli

Gurian Egg and Cheese Bake (Crustless)

A keto interpretation of the Gurian crescent-shaped pastry, traditionally filled with cheese and hard-boiled e…

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4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal

Keto Qurutis Ghvezeli (Dried Sour Cheese Fritters - Flour-Free)

Dried Sour Cheese Fritters (Keto Modified - Flour-Free)

Savory fritters made from Qurut (a traditional Georgian dried sour cheese), typically mixed with eggs and herb…

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4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal

Keto Tsitsila Borani (No Potatoes)

Keto Chicken, Egg, and Matsoni Bake (No Potatoes)

A flavorful regional bake featuring tender chicken pieces combined with eggs, matsoni (Georgian yogurt), and g…

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4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal

Tskhenis GhviZli Matsonit

Horse Liver with Yogurt Sauce

Tender pieces of horse liver are sautéed or pan-fried, then served with a savory, garlicky matsoni (Georgian y…

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4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal

Zalian Mtsnili Khortsi

Braised Pickled Meat

A robust, rustic dish featuring pork or beef that has been deeply marinated and cured, then slowly braised unt…

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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal

Ajikiani Katmis Fartkhilebi

Ajika Roasted Chicken Wings

Succulent chicken wings marinated and roasted with a spicy, aromatic Georgian Ajika paste, garlic, and herbs. …

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5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein80 fat1024 kcal

Boiled Meat with Fresh Herbs

A quintessential Georgian home-cooking dish consisting of tender boiled beef or lamb, served hot with an abund…

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5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal

Sachalmakhio (Keto Modified)

Trout Stuffed with Herbs and Lemon (No Grains)

Whole trout, expertly seasoned and traditionally stuffed with a fragrant mixture of fresh herbs (dill, tarrago…

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5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal

Svanuri Ushguli (Keto Modified - No Bread/Rice Filler)

Svaneti Spiced Minced Meat Skewers

Minced beef and/or pork, heavily seasoned with unique Svanuri salt (a blend of salt, garlic, and various spice…

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5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat780 kcal

Tkhilismtsvadi (Keto Modified - Hazelnut Grilled Pork)

Hazelnut Grilled Pork Skewers

Succulent chunks of pork, marinated and grilled, then optionally garnished with crushed hazelnuts. Traditional…

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5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal