Badımcan Dolması (Ətli Badımcan)
Stuffed Eggplant with Minced Meat
No, skip this one: about 23g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Whole eggplants carefully hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of minced lamb (or beef), onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, then slow-cooked in a light tomato-based broth.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced lamb/beef, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, mint), olive oil, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, confirm that no rice is used in the meat stuffing. Request clarification on the sauce's ingredients to ensure no added sugars. Ask for extra butter or oil if possible for cooking.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes contribute natural sugars. Some traditional recipes might include a small amount of rice in the stuffing; this must be explicitly omitted. Potential for hidden sugar in industrial tomato paste.
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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