Gjizë me Vezë dhe Speca të Kuqe
Cottage Cheese and Eggs with Red Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar to the cottage cheese or during cooking. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and hearty dish combining creamy Albanian cottage cheese (gjizë) with scrambled eggs and sautéed red bell peppers, typically pan-fried with olive oil.
Key ingredients
Gjizë (cottage cheese), eggs, red bell peppers, olive oil, onion (minimal), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar to the cottage cheese or during cooking. Confirm minimal onion to keep carbs low.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa sheqer të shtuar, ju lutem. Dhe, a mund të konfirmoni pak qepë?
No added sugar, please. Also, can you confirm minimal onion?
Watch out for
Possible added sugar in commercial cottage cheese; request a fresh, unsweetened version. Overuse of high-carb vegetables like tomatoes or onions.
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.
More on the Albanian menuAll 280 Albanian dishes ›
