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.
50 matching dishes
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…
5 net10 total5 fibre48 protein65 fat800 kcal
GhviZli Shemtsvari
Pan-Fried Liver with Caramelized Onions (Keto Modified - Reduced Onion, No Flour)
Beef or chicken liver pan-fried until tender, typically served with onions. For keto, the onions are used spar…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Khorzumi
Keto Slow-Cooked Meat Stew (with Low-Carb Vegetables)
A hearty, slow-cooked stew, typically featuring pork or beef. Modified for keto by ensuring only low-carb vege…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Chakhokhbili
Chicken in Tomato-Herb Sauce
A classic Georgian chicken stew made with tender chicken pieces braised in a vibrant sauce of fresh tomatoes, …
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Sokos Chashushuli
Mushroom Stew
A savory mushroom stew, typically featuring a variety of mushrooms slow-cooked in a rich tomato and onion base…
11 net16 total5 fibre10 protein38 fat450 kcal
Keto Shila Plov (Cauliflower Rice with Meat)
Keto Pilaf (Cauliflower Rice with Lamb or Beef)
A keto rendition of the classic Georgian pilaf, substituting traditional rice with spiced cauliflower 'rice'. …
12 net18 total6 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Keto Kharcho (No Rice)
Beef and Walnut Stew (No Rice)
A rich and flavorful beef stew traditionally thickened with rice and ground walnuts. For a keto version, the r…
13 net18 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
Matsvnis Supi
Yogurt Soup with Herbs and Egg
A tangy and creamy Georgian soup made from matsoni (Georgian yogurt), often thickened with an egg and infused …
13 net14 total1 fibre20 protein30 fat380 kcal
Chakapuli
Lamb Stew with Tarragon and Sour Plums
A fragrant and tangy stew made with lamb or veal, fresh tarragon, green tkemali (sour plum sauce), white wine,…
15 net20 total5 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
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…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Gadaelili Badrijani (Keto-Modified)
Layered Eggplant and Spiced Meat Bake (Keto-Friendly)
A comforting casserole featuring tender slices of baked eggplant layered with a rich, savory mixture of spiced…
6 net12 total6 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Guruli Mtsvane Lobio (Keto Modified)
Guruli Green Beans (Keto Modified - with Egg & Cheese)
A traditional dish from the Guria region, featuring fresh green beans sautéed with minimal onion and garlic, t…
6 net12 total6 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kashkhuri (Keto Modified - No Bread Accompaniment)
Grilled Mushrooms with Supruni Cheese
Whole mushrooms (often champignons or oyster mushrooms) grilled or baked until tender, then filled or topped w…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Balandzara
Georgian Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Herbs (Keto Modified)
A hearty breakfast or light meal featuring scrambled eggs cooked with fresh tomatoes, a touch of onion, bell p…
6 net8 total2 fibre25 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tarkhunis Supi (Creamy Tarragon Soup with Chicken)
Creamy Tarragon Soup with Chicken
A rich and aromatic soup, keto-modified to omit traditional starchy thickeners. It features tender chicken pie…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kvertskhi Tkemalit da Mtsvanilit
Boiled Eggs with Plum Sauce and Herbs
Simple yet satisfying, this dish features hard-boiled eggs served with a fresh, tangy plum sauce (Tkemali) and…
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein25 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Mtsvane Lobio Qvelit da Niorit (Keto Modified)
Green Beans with Cheese and Garlic (Sautéed)
Fresh green beans are expertly sautéed with a generous infusion of garlic, then combined with luscious melted …
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein35 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Tarhuna Tsitsila (Keto Modified)
Braised Chicken with Tarragon and Herbs
Tender chicken pieces braised in a savory broth with fresh tarragon, parsley, and green onions. Traditionally,…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Tsitsila Qutsit (Keto Modified)
Chicken Stew with Quince (Keto-Friendly)
A unique savory stew featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with a minimal amount of quince, offering a subtle…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Ikhvis Chakapuli (Keto Modified)
Duck Stew with Tarragon and Sour Plum Sauce (Keto-Friendly)
A fragrant and hearty stew made with tender duck meat, fresh tarragon, green onions, and the characteristic ta…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Badrijani da Qveli Matsonit
Pan-Fried Eggplant and Cheese with Matsoni
Slices of eggplant are lightly pan-fried until tender, then served with pan-fried sulguni or imeruli cheese, t…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Qabakhi Qvelit Kecze
Zucchini with Cheese in Clay Pot
A delightful dish of sliced zucchini baked in a traditional Georgian clay pot (kecze) with generous layers of …
7 net10 total3 fibre25 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Qabakhi Rulonebi Khorts'it (Keto Modified - Zucchini Rolls with Meat Filling)
Zucchini Rolls with Spiced Meat Filling
Tender grilled or pan-fried zucchini slices rolled around a savory, spiced filling typically made from ground …
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Soko Matsonit
Creamy Mushrooms with Matsoni and Garlic
A flavorful dish of sautéed mushrooms (often wild or cultivated varieties like oyster or cremini) served in a …
7 net10 total3 fibre18 protein48 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Tashmjabi (Keto-Friendly Meatballs)
Georgian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Keto)
Traditional Georgian-style meatballs made from a mix of minced beef and/or pork, generously seasoned with fres…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Badrijani Qvelit Kecze (Keto Modified)
Baked Eggplant with Cheese in Clay Pot
Slices of tender eggplant layered or baked with savory Georgian cheeses (like Sulguni or Imeruli), tomatoes, g…
8 net15 total7 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Charakhi (Keto Modified - Reduced Pomegranate)
Lamb Stew with Pomegranate and Herbs
A rich, slow-cooked lamb stew deeply flavored with pomegranate juice, fresh herbs like cilantro and tarragon, …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kartuli Shorba (Keto Modified - No Carbs)
Hearty Georgian Lamb and Herb Soup
A rich and flavorful lamb soup, traditionally prepared with chunks of tender lamb, tomatoes, onions, and a gen…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Lori da Kombosto (Keto Modified)
Smoked Pork Belly and Braised Cabbage
A rustic and hearty dish featuring tender smoked pork belly (lori) slow-cooked or braised with finely shredded…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Mokharshuli Kvercxebi Matsonit da Niorit
Boiled Eggs with Matsoni and Garlic
Hard-boiled eggs served with a creamy, tangy sauce made from Georgian yogurt (matsoni), finely minced garlic, …
8 net9 total1 fibre22 protein29 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Qabakhi da Lori (Keto Modified)
Zucchini and Bacon Stew (Keto Modified)
A simple and flavorful stew of zucchini (Qabakhi) and savory bacon (Lori), cooked with onions, garlic, and fre…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Batknis Goglia (Keto Modified)
Lamb and Quince Stew (Reduced Quince)
A rustic and hearty stew featuring succulent lamb chunks slow-cooked with aromatic spices, herbs, and a small …
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein65 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Tkhis Khortsis Chakapuli (Keto Modified - Naklebi Tkemlit)
Goat Stew with Tarragon and Green Plums (Reduced Plum)
A traditional festive stew made with tender goat meat, fresh tarragon, green onions, and slightly tart green p…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Dzrokhis Khortsi Badrijnit (Keto Modified)
Beef and Eggplant Stew (Keto Modified)
A hearty stew of tender beef chunks and eggplant, slow-cooked with Georgian spices, garlic, and fresh herbs. M…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Goris Khortsi Nigvzit
Wild Boar with Walnuts
A rich and savory stew featuring tender chunks of wild boar meat simmered with a robust walnut sauce, onions, …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Adjaruli Qvelis Gamotskhvili (Kvavilovanis Bazaze)
Keto Adjaruli Cheese Bake with Egg (Cauliflower Base)
A low-carb interpretation of the iconic boat-shaped cheese bread. This version uses a cauliflower-based 'crust…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein90 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ghoghlo (Offal and Vegetable Stew)
Keto Georgian Offal and Vegetable Stew (No Potatoes)
A flavorful Georgian stew, traditionally made with various offal (such as liver, heart, and lungs) and vegetab…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Lobiani Adjikhvetlit
Crustless Red Kidney Bean and Spicy Cheese Bake
A hearty, crustless bake featuring traditionally spiced red kidney beans (in moderation for keto), blended wit…
10 net18 total8 fibre25 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Lobiani (Crustless Green Bean and Cheese Bake)
Keto Green Bean and Cheese Bake
A keto-friendly adaptation of the traditional Georgian bean-filled bread, presented as a crustless bake. It co…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tarti Makhokhali (Kartopilis Gareshe)
Keto Lamb and Tarragon Stew (No Potatoes)
A savory and fragrant lamb stew that highlights the distinctive flavor of fresh tarragon. Tender pieces of lam…
10 net13 total3 fibre60 protein57 fat770 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tchvishtari (Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters)
Keto Georgian Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters
A keto-friendly reimagining of Tchvishtari, the traditional Georgian cornmeal and cheese flatbread. This versi…
10 net15 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Ojakhuri (Keto Modified - Kartopilis Gareshe)
Family-Style Pan-Fried Meat and Vegetables (Keto Modified)
A rustic and hearty Georgian dish featuring succulent pan-fried pork (or beef/lamb) cooked with onions, bell p…
10 net14 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Soko Kharsho
Walnut Mushroom Stew
A rich, savory stew featuring mushrooms cooked in a thick, flavorful walnut-based sauce with garlic, herbs, an…
10 net15 total5 fibre15 protein48 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Tevzi Bazheshi
Fish with Walnut Sauce (Bazhe)
Pan-fried or baked white fish (commonly trout or cod) served with a rich, tangy walnut sauce (Bazhe) flavored …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Dzrokhis Chashushuli
Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs
A classic and comforting Georgian beef stew, slow-cooked until incredibly tender in a rich tomato-based sauce.…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Pakhra
Lamb Stew with Peppers and Tomatoes
A traditional, hearty lamb stew, particularly popular in the mountainous regions of Georgia. Pakhra consists o…
11 net16 total5 fibre62 protein58 fat790 kcal
KAsoon
Chanakhi (Keto Modified - Kartopilis Gareshe)
Lamb Stew with Eggplant and Tomatoes (No Potatoes)
A robust Georgian stew traditionally made with lamb, potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs, cooked together …
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Megruli Kharcho
Flour-Free Beef Walnut Stew
A rich and fragrant Megrelian-style beef stew featuring tender beef chunks in a thick, savory sauce made from …
12 net18 total6 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Okroshka (Keto Georgian Style - No Potatoes/Kvass)
Georgian Cold Yogurt and Herb Soup (Keto Modified)
A refreshing cold Georgian soup made with thick matsoni (yogurt), water, fresh cucumbers, an abundance of fres…
13 net15 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat555 kcal
KAsoon
Matsonis Shemtsvari Kvertskhit
Fried Matsoni with Eggs
A rustic, hearty dish where thick Georgian yogurt (matsoni) is pan-fried, often scrambled with eggs and season…
14 net15 total1 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal