Domate të Mbushura me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Stuffed Tomatoes with Meat (without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: specify 'pa oriz' (without rice) in the filling. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Ripe, large tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of minced meat (typically beef or lamb), finely chopped onions, garlic, and fresh herbs like parsley and mint, then baked until tender. Modified to omit rice from the stuffing.
Key ingredients
Tomatoes, minced beef or lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify 'pa oriz' (without rice) in the filling. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce or filling for sweetness.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Domate të Mbushura me Mish, ju lutem pa oriz në mbushje. Dhe pa sheqer në salcë apo mbushje.
For the Domate të Mbushura me Mish, please no rice in the filling. No added sugar in the sauce or filling.
Watch out for
Tomatoes contain natural sugars. Onions add some carbohydrates. Potential for added sugar in tomato-based sauces.
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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