Badımcan Dolması (Çəkilmiş ət ilə, Düyüsüz)
Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Meat (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'düyüsüz' (without rice) for the stuffing. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Baked or simmered eggplant halves (sometimes bell peppers and tomatoes too) filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground lamb or beef, onions, and fresh herbs. Modified to exclude rice.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb or beef, onion, tomato paste (minimal), garlic, fresh herbs (dill, mint, parsley), salt, black pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'düyüsüz' (without rice) for the stuffing. Confirm no other carb-heavy fillers like breadcrumbs are used. Ask for minimal tomato paste.
Watch out for
Rice in the stuffing (very common), excessive tomato paste, hidden sugar in tomato paste or sauces.
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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