Dolmat Batendjal
Stuffed Eggplant with Spiced Meat
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the meat stuffing. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender eggplant halves scooped out and generously filled with a mixture of seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef), fresh herbs, and spices, then baked or simmered in a light tomato sauce until perfectly cooked and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb or beef, onions, garlic, fresh parsley, mint, cumin, paprika, black pepper, tomato paste, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the meat stuffing. Request the sauce is not sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
دولمة باذنجان: تأكدوا من عدم وجود رز أو بقسماط في الحشوة. والصوص يكون غير محلى لو سمحت.
For Dolmat Batendjal, ensure no rice or breadcrumbs in the stuffing. Please confirm the sauce is not sweetened.
Watch out for
Stuffing often contains rice or breadcrumbs. Tomato sauce base can contain hidden sugars. Onions contribute some 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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