Georgian keto guide
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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.
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Katmis Salasati (Chicken Salad with Walnuts)
Georgian Chicken Salad
A flavorful cold salad made with shredded boiled chicken, often mixed with ground walnuts, mayonnaise or sour …
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat600 kcal
Shemtsvari Kvercxi Sulgunit
Fried Eggs with Sulguni Cheese and Herbs
A simple yet satisfying dish of fried eggs cooked with melted Sulguni cheese and fresh Georgian herbs. Perfect…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Shemtsvari Pomidori da Sulguni
Roasted Tomatoes with Sulguni Cheese
Fresh tomatoes roasted until tender and juicy, topped with generous slices of Sulguni cheese that melt into a …
8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Dabadebuli
Veal in Milk and Garlic Sauce
A delicate and creamy Georgian dish featuring tender pieces of veal slowly cooked in a rich sauce made from mi…
9 net10 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Adjaruli Kvercxi Qizilalati
Adjarian Eggs with Red Caviar
A simple yet luxurious dish, often served in Adjara. It consists of fried or baked eggs, usually served 'sunny…
2 net2 total0 fibre28 protein36 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Dambalkhacho Tarkhunit
Aged Curd Cheese with Tarragon
A simple yet flavorful appetizer featuring Dambalkhacho, a traditional aged Georgian curd cheese, crumbled and…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Meskhuri Chechili
Meskhuri Pulled Cheese
A unique, stringy, and salty cheese originating from the Meskheti region of Georgia. It's characterized by its…
3 net3 total0 fibre28 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Tarkhunis Omeleti Qvelit
Tarragon and Cheese Omelet
A flavorful omelet made with fresh eggs, generously chopped tarragon, and often traditional Georgian cheeses l…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Imeruli Qvelis Salati Mtsvanilit
Imeretian Cheese and Herb Salad
A fresh and simple salad highlighting the tangy, crumbly texture of Imeretian cheese combined with an abundanc…
4 net7 total3 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Kokorina
Chicken and Egg Scramble with Cheese
A hearty and simple Georgian home-style dish featuring scrambled or baked eggs combined with cooked chicken pi…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Kvertskhi Nigvzit
Scrambled Eggs with Walnuts
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring scrambled eggs mixed with finely chopped walnuts, fresh herbs like cilan…
4 net6 total2 fibre22 protein42 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Kvertskhiani Mtsvanili
Georgian Herb Omelette
A traditional Georgian omelette richly packed with various fresh green herbs such as cilantro, parsley, dill, …
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Mokharshuli Kvertskhi SokoTi
Boiled Eggs with Sautéed Mushrooms
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring perfectly boiled eggs, served alongside savory sautéed mushrooms season…
4 net6 total2 fibre20 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Tenili Qveli KhortsiT
Tenili Cheese with Cured Meat Assortment
Tenili is a unique braided string cheese, often aged, with a distinct creamy-salty flavor. Served here as an a…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Badrijnis Rulonebi Khorts'it
Eggplant Rolls with Spiced Meat Filling
Thin slices of pan-fried or baked eggplant, carefully rolled around a savory, spiced filling of ground meat (o…
5 net10 total5 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Chriakhuli
Wild Greens with Scrambled Eggs
A rustic and nourishing dish featuring sautéed wild greens, such as nettles or foraged spinach, combined with …
5 net9 total4 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Ekala Pkhali
Smilax Shoots Pkhali with Walnuts
A unique pkhali dish made from tender smilax shoots (similar to wild asparagus), finely chopped and blended wi…
5 net10 total5 fibre18 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Enis Salati Nigvzit
Beef Tongue Salad with Walnuts
A hearty salad composed of tender, thinly sliced boiled beef tongue, tossed with a rich and creamy walnut dres…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Imeruli Kvercxis Khashrut'i
Imeretian Scrambled Eggs with Herbs and Cheese
A rustic and hearty Imeretian-style scrambled egg dish featuring fresh eggs vigorously scrambled with local Im…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kvertskhi da Qveli Kecze
Eggs and Cheese Baked in a Ketsi (Clay Pot)
A comforting and rustic dish featuring fresh eggs cracked over a generous bed of melted Georgian cheeses, such…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mokharshuli Kvertskhi Pkhali
Hard-Boiled Eggs with Pkhali-Style Herbs
A fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring hard-boiled eggs halved and topped with a vibrant, pkhali-inspired m…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein40 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Nadughi Mtsvanilit
Ricotta-style Cheese with Fresh Herbs
Nadughi is a fresh, creamy ricotta-style cheese, often made from matsoni (Georgian yogurt) whey. In this simpl…
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Soko da Katmis Salati
Mushroom and Chicken Salad
A refreshing salad featuring tender pieces of cooked chicken (often boiled or roasted) combined with sautéed o…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein28 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Svanuri Kutsi
Svanetian Cheese and Herb Spread
A traditional Svanetian spread or dip made from fresh, soft Svanetian cheese (similar to a mild cottage cheese…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Deda-Shvili
Chicken and Egg Pan-Fry
Literally 'Mother and Child,' this simple yet hearty dish features pan-fried chicken pieces cooked together wi…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
GhviZli Shemtsvari Kombostoti
Fried Liver with Sautéed Cabbage
A hearty and flavorful dish consisting of pan-fried beef or chicken liver, cooked until tender, served alongsi…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Ispanakhi Kvertskhit
Spinach with Egg
Fresh, vibrant spinach is lightly sautéed with fragrant garlic and finely chopped onions, then finished by cra…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Kalmakhi Rkastan Ertad
Trout with Purslane
Pan-fried or baked trout served alongside fresh or lightly sautéed purslane (a succulent herb), seasoned with …
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Khashilama
Dried Meat Stew
A hearty and deeply savory stew made from dried beef or lamb, slow-cooked with minimal vegetables, typically j…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Nadughi Badrijnis Rulonebi
Eggplant Rolls with Nadughi Cheese and Herbs
Thin slices of tender eggplant, grilled or baked, are carefully rolled around a creamy, fresh filling of Nadug…
6 net12 total6 fibre20 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Qabakhi Kecze Qvelit
Baked Zucchini with Cheese in Clay Pot
Fresh zucchini slices baked in a traditional clay pot (ketsi) with generous layers of Imeruli or Sulguni chees…
6 net9 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat490 kcal
KAsoon
Rachuli Mkhlovana (Crustless)
Rachan Cheese and Spinach Bake (Crustless)
A traditional dish from the Racha region, usually a pie, reimagined as a crustless bake for keto. It features …
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Shemtsvari Badrijani Niorit da Qvelit
Pan-Fried Eggplant with Garlic and Cheese
Sliced eggplant pan-fried until tender, then topped with crumbled or melted Georgian cheese (like Imeruli or S…
6 net12 total6 fibre18 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Tevzis Pkhali
Fish Pkhali (Minced Fish with Walnuts and Herbs)
A lesser-known variant of Georgian Pkhali, this dish features finely minced or flaked white fish (such as trou…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein30 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Badrijani Qatmis Khortsda Shemtsvari
Fried Eggplant with Chicken Meat
A delicious and satisfying dish featuring pan-fried eggplant pieces combined with tender chicken meat, often s…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Imeruli Qveli da Pomidori Kecze
Imeruli Cheese and Tomato in Clay Pot
Thick slices of fresh Imeruli cheese (a mild, brined cheese) baked in a traditional clay pot (ketsi) with ripe…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Mokharshuli Kombosto Kvertskhit
Boiled Cabbage with Eggs and Herbs
Gently boiled or sautéed cabbage mixed with scrambled or poached eggs, seasoned with garlic, fresh herbs (like…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Mtsvane Lobio Skhvilit
Green Beans with Scrambled Eggs and Herbs
A simple yet flavorful dish of tender green beans sautéed with onions and garlic, then combined with scrambled…
7 net12 total5 fibre20 protein32 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Chakaluli
Adjarian Baked Eggplant with Cheese and Egg
A delicious Adjarian dish featuring baked eggplant halves filled with cheese (often Imeruli or Sulguni) and to…
8 net15 total7 fibre35 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Chishi
Simple Braised Beef with Onions
A rustic and comforting Georgian home-style dish, Chishi features beef (often fattier cuts like brisket or chu…
8 net10 total2 fibre58 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Dzrokhis GhviZli Badrijnit
Beef Liver with Eggplant
A hearty dish combining sautéed or stewed beef liver with tender eggplant pieces, often cooked with onions, ga…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Dzrokhis Kaurma
Beef Kaurma (Braised Beef Stew)
A rich, slow-cooked beef stew made with tender chunks of beef braised with onions, bell peppers, a moderate am…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Mkhali Assorti
Assorted Keto Pkhali Platter
A vibrant platter featuring various types of Georgian vegetable purees (pkhali), such as spinach, cabbage, or …
8 net15 total7 fibre15 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Qabakhi Shemtsvari Tevzit
Fried Zucchini with Fish (Keto Friendly)
Pan-fried slices of zucchini served alongside or topped with fried fresh fish, seasoned simply with garlic, he…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Qartuli Kombosto Lobiot da LoriT
Georgian Cabbage, Green Bean, and Bacon Stew
A hearty, rustic stew featuring slow-cooked cabbage and green beans with savory bacon or cured pork belly, oft…
8 net15 total7 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Qatmis Guli da GhviZli Matsvnit
Chicken Hearts and Livers with Matsoni
A distinctive and highly nutritious cold appetizer or light meal, featuring lightly sautéed or boiled chicken …
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Shekhardzhava
Chicken in Clay Pot with Herbs
Tender chicken pieces slowly cooked in a traditional clay pot (ketsi) with a rich blend of fresh herbs like ta…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Sulguni da Pili Kecze
Sulguni Cheese and Bell Peppers Baked in Clay Pot
A rustic dish baked in a traditional clay pot (kecze), featuring savory Sulguni cheese melted over slices of s…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Tkhis Qveli Matsvnit
Fresh Goat Cheese with Matsoni (Yogurt)
A light and tangy dish combining fresh, mild goat cheese with creamy Matsoni (Georgian yogurt), often garnishe…
8 net8 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Tsiteli Qimiteli
Red Bell Pepper with Cheese
Halved red bell peppers baked or pan-fried with a generous filling of sulguni or imeruli cheese, often mixed w…
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Tsitsila Matsonit
Chicken with Matsoni
Tender pieces of boiled or roasted chicken, often served simply alongside a generous portion of Matsoni (Georg…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Chakapuli (Batonis Khorts'it)
Lamb and Tarragon Stew
A vibrant, aromatic stew of tender lamb (or veal), fresh tarragon, green plums (tkemali), white wine, and a ge…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Kombosto da Qveli Shemtsvari
Fried Cabbage and Cheese
Finely shredded cabbage pan-fried until tender and slightly caramelized, then mixed with generous amounts of I…
10 net15 total5 fibre25 protein40 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Qabakhi Ispanakhit da Qvelit Kecze
Zucchini, Spinach, and Cheese Baked in a Clay Pot
A comforting vegetarian dish featuring zucchini and fresh spinach baked in a traditional clay pot (kecze) with…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Qabakhi Matsonit da Nigvzit
Zucchini with Matsoni and Walnuts
Sautéed or grilled zucchini slices, drizzled with a creamy matsoni-based dressing and topped generously with c…
10 net14 total4 fibre12 protein30 fat380 kcal