Keto Topik (Nut & Cauliflower Purée)
Keto Nut & Cauliflower Purée
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly state no chickpeas, potatoes, or wheat dough, which are staples of traditional Topik. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
A reimagined Lenten dish based on the traditional Armenian 'Topik'. This keto version features a rich, savory purée of cauliflower and various nuts (walnuts, almonds), seasoned heavily with tahini, allspice, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Served as a cold appetizer.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, walnuts, almonds, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley (garnish).
How to make it keto
Explicitly state no chickpeas, potatoes, or wheat dough, which are staples of traditional Topik. Confirm tahini used has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional versions are very high in carbs (chickpeas, potatoes, dough). Ensure all these are omitted. Check for sugar in tahini.
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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