Barishte Mali të Ziera me Vezë
Wild Mountain Greens Boiled with Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
A rustic and nutritious dish featuring wild mountain greens (similar to dandelion or spinach) boiled until tender, then sautéed briefly with garlic, mixed with scrambled or poached eggs, and finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
Key ingredients
Wild greens (or spinach), eggs, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no other starchy vegetables are added. Confirm only olive oil and basic seasonings are used.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Ju lutem sigurohuni të mos shtohen perime me niseshte. Përdorni vetëm vaj ulliri dhe erëza bazë.
Please ensure no starchy vegetables are added. Use only olive oil and basic seasonings.
Watch out for
If commercial greens, potential high-carb dressings if not specified as simply olive oil. Unlikely to have hidden carbs in this simple dish.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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