Bandereg
Baked Eggplant with Herbed Yogurt
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the yogurt is unsweetened and full-fat. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Layers of tender baked eggplant slices interspersed with a fresh tomato and onion mixture, generously drizzled with garlic-infused unsweetened full-fat yogurt and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes (minimal), onions (minimal), garlic, olive oil, full-fat unsweetened yogurt, fresh mint, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the yogurt is unsweetened and full-fat. Request minimal tomato and onion to keep carbs low. Confirm no rice or other grains are used in the layers. No sugar in the yogurt sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Բանդերեգը խնդրում եմ պատրաստել անքաղցր, յուղալի մածունով։ Լոլիկն ու սոխը քիչ օգտագործել։ Հաստատեք, որ բրինձ կամ այլ հացահատիկ չկա շերտերում, և մածունի սոուսում շաքար չկա։
For Bandereg, please use unsweetened, full-fat yogurt. Minimal tomato and onion. Confirm no rice or grains, and no sugar in the yogurt sauce.
Watch out for
Sugary yogurt, excessive amounts of tomatoes or onions, hidden rice or bulgur in the layers.
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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