Keto Khapama (Meat & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin)
Keto Stuffed Pumpkin with Meat and Cheese
No, skip this one: about 17g 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 traditional festive dish reimagined for keto. A small pumpkin (or a large wedge) is baked, generously stuffed with seasoned ground beef or lamb, onions, fresh herbs, feta and mozzarella cheeses, and a minimal amount of walnuts, replacing the traditional rice and dried fruits. The pumpkin flesh itself adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess.
Key ingredients
Small pumpkin, ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic, olive oil, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, black pepper, minimal walnuts.
If you order it anyway
Omit rice and dried fruits (apricots, raisins, etc.). Ensure only a minimal amount of pumpkin flesh is consumed to control carb count. Use lean meats to prevent excessive fat if not desired, though restaurant portions will be generous with oil.
If you order it anyway, say this (Armenian)
Քեթո Խափաման խնդրում եմ առանց բրնձի և չոր մրգերի։ Նախընտրում եմ ավելի նիհար միս և դդմի միայն քիչ մաս կուտեմ։
For Keto Khapama, please omit rice and dried fruits. I prefer lean meats and will eat minimal pumpkin flesh.
Watch out for
Pumpkin itself contains carbohydrates; a large portion of pumpkin flesh could increase carb count. Hidden sugars in marinades or sauces if used in the meat mix.
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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