Qepë të Mbushura me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Stuffed Onions with Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request that NO rice or breadcrumbs are used in the meat filling. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Large, sweet onions carefully hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned minced beef and/or lamb, fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and mint, then slowly baked until the onions are tender and the filling is cooked through.
Key ingredients
Large onions, minced beef/lamb, olive oil, fresh parsley, dill, mint, paprika, salt, black pepper
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request that NO rice or breadcrumbs are used in the meat filling. The dish relies on the onion's natural sweetness and texture.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Kritike: Ju lutem sigurohuni që mbushja e mishit të mos ketë oriz apo galetë.
Critical: Please ensure no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the meat filling.
Watch out for
The primary risk is the hidden use of rice or breadcrumbs in the stuffing. The onions themselves contribute a notable amount of carbs.
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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