Badrijan Paskhali
Eggplant & Pepper Bake
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful vegetarian bake with layers of sliced eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, slow-baked in olive oil until tender and richly flavored with garlic and herbs. Can be served as a robust side or a light main.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell peppers (various colors), tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh basil/parsley.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no rice or potatoes are added. Confirm generous use of olive oil and no sugar in the tomato base.
If you order it anyway, say this (Armenian)
Բադրիջան պասխալիի մեջ խնդրում եմ բրինձ կամ կարտոֆիլ չլինի։ Օգտագործել առատ ձիթայուղ և տոմատի հիմքում շաքարավազ չլինի։
For the Badrijan Paskhali, please no rice or potatoes. Use generous olive oil and no sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
High quantities of eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Potential for hidden sugar in any tomato-based sauce. Eggplant absorbs a lot of oil.
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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