Badımcan Dolması (Keto)
Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Herbs (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the filling is made without rice. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Baked or simmered eggplants generously stuffed with a savory mixture of minced lamb or beef, sautéed onions, and a rich blend of fresh herbs like dill, cilantro, and mint. Prepared without rice in the filling for a keto version, often served with a dollop of thick yogurt.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced lamb/beef, onion, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint), olive oil, salt, black pepper, yogurt (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the filling is made without rice. Request no bread or other carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, Badımcan Dolmasının içliyi düyüsüz hazırlandığını təsdiq edin. Çörəksiz və karbohidratlı əlavələr olmadan istəyirəm.
Please confirm the Badımcan Dolması filling is made without rice. I'd like it served without bread or other carb sides.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling (most common risk), tomato paste can add some carbs, hidden sugars in sauces, served with bread.
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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