Panrov Dzvadzegh Jerov
Baked Cheese and Egg Frittata (No Crust)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no crust. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
A hearty, oven-baked egg dish similar to a frittata, made with a blend of whisked eggs and a generous amount of assorted Armenian cheeses (like Lori or Chechil), often with optional sautéed onions and fresh herbs. Prepared without any crust.
Key ingredients
Eggs, assorted Armenian cheeses (e.g., Lori, Chechil), full-fat cream or milk, butter or olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), optional sautéed onions.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request no crust. Ensure only full-fat dairy is used and no flour or sugar is added. Request it be cooked in a baking dish, not a pastry shell.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Պանրով ձվածեղ ջեռոցում պատրաստելիս խնդրում եմ առանց խմորի։ Միայն լիարժեք յուղայնությամբ կաթնամթերք, առանց ալյուրի կամ շաքարի։ Ջեռոցում եփել թավայի մեջ, ոչ թե խմորի միջից։
For the Panrov Dzvadzegh Jerov, absolutely no crust. Only full-fat dairy, no flour or sugar. Cook in a baking dish, not a pastry shell.
Watch out for
Hidden flour in some cheese blends or as a binder. Low-fat milk. Often served with bread. Natural carbs from onions.
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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