Badımcan Dolması (Eggplant Dolma, no rice)
Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb (no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no rice in the meat filling. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender eggplant halves generously filled with a seasoned mixture of ground lamb, herbs, and spices, baked or simmered in a light tomato broth. Request prepared without rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb, onions, herbs (mint, dill, parsley), spices, tomato paste, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no rice in the meat filling. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato broth.
Watch out for
Rice is traditionally included in the meat filling. Tomato paste in the sauce can contain hidden sugars. Eggplant itself has some natural carbs.
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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