Tavë me Speca të Kuqe dhe Djathë (Pa Oriz)
Baked Red Peppers and Cheese Casserole (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to confirm no rice or flour is used as a filler or thickener in the casserole. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory casserole featuring roasted or baked red bell peppers generously combined with local white brined cheese (feta-style) and possibly an egg binder, baked in olive oil with herbs.
Key ingredients
Red bell peppers, white brined cheese, eggs (optional, for binding), olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to confirm no rice or flour is used as a filler or thickener in the casserole. Ensure no sugary tomato paste or sauces are added.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Te Tavë me Speca, pa oriz apo miell si trashës. Dhe pa salca domateje me sheqer, ju lutem.
Tavë me Speca: confirm no rice or flour as filler/thickener. No sugary tomato paste or sauces, please.
Watch out for
Can sometimes include rice or flour as a binder or filler. Red peppers have higher inherent carbs than green vegetables.
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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