Gjizë me Vaj Ulliri dhe Erëza
Cottage Cheese with Olive Oil and Herbs
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh Albanian cottage cheese (gjizë), a low-fat cheese similar to ricotta, seasoned with rich olive oil, salt, and aromatic herbs like mint or oregano. A simple, refreshing, and protein-rich side dish or light meal.
Key ingredients
Gjizë (Albanian cottage cheese), extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh mint or oregano.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or fruit. Confirm it's simply seasoned cottage cheese.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
A ka sheqer apo fruta të shtuara, ju lutem? Dua vetëm gjizë të thjeshtë me erëza.
Please confirm no added sugar or fruit. It should be simply seasoned cottage cheese, thank you.
Watch out for
Usually served plain, but ensure no fruit or honey is added. Some brands of cottage cheese can have higher lactose; fresh, local gjizë is usually lower.
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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