Speca të Mbushura me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers (Meat-Filled, without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request 'pa oriz' (without rice). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Vibrant bell peppers hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), herbs, and low-carb vegetables, then baked until tender. The traditional rice filling is explicitly omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef/lamb, onions, garlic, parsley, dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, (optional: small amount of finely chopped cauliflower or zucchini in filling).
How to make it keto
Crucially request 'pa oriz' (without rice). Confirm no hidden sugars in any tomato sauce used, or ask for minimal/no sauce. Limit portion of onions in the filling.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Speca të Mbushura me Mish, ju lutem pa oriz. Salca e domates minimale ose aspak, dhe me pak qepë në mbushje.
For the Speca të Mbushura me Mish, please ensure no rice. Use minimal or no tomato sauce, and limit the onions in the filling.
Watch out for
The traditional recipe contains rice. Hidden sugars can be present in tomato paste or sauce. Onions are often used generously in the filling.
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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