Ajapsandal (Keto)
Eggplant and Mixed Vegetable Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm absolutely no potatoes. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and flavorful stew or salad made primarily from roasted or sautéed eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs. Naturally keto if prepared without potatoes. It can be served warm or cold.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell peppers (various colors), tomatoes, onion, garlic, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill), olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm absolutely no potatoes. Request minimal tomato paste if used, or ensure no sugar is added. Focus on eggplant and bell peppers, with moderate amounts of tomatoes and onions.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Əcəbsəndəldə qətiyyən kartof olmasın. Pomidor pastası varsa, şəkərsiz və az miqdarda olsun. Daha çox badımcan və bibər, orta miqdarda pomidor və soğan verin.
Ajapsandalda mütləq kartof olmasın. Pomidor pastası varsa, şəkərsiz və az olsun. Daha çox badımcan və bibər, orta pomidor/soğan istərəm.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a common addition. Large quantities of tomatoes and onions can add up in carbs due to natural sugars. Hidden sugar in tomato paste or dressing.
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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