Berenjenas a la Parmesana
Eggplant Parmesan (Argentinian Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the tomato sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Argentinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A baked dish featuring layers of thinly sliced, often lightly fried or baked eggplant, rich homemade tomato sauce, and generous amounts of melted mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Argentinian versions tend to be simpler and less sweet than their Italian-American counterparts.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion (small amount), fresh basil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar in the tomato sauce. Some restaurants may use breadcrumbs for frying eggplant or as a topping; ensure this is omitted.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce is the main carb risk due to natural sugars in tomatoes and potential added sugar. Eggplant also contributes some carbs. Ensure eggplant is not breaded.
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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