Bibər Dolması (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers (Meat & Herbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no rice' in the filling. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful bell peppers carefully stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef, finely chopped onions, and a medley of fresh herbs, then slowly baked until tender. For this keto version, the traditional rice component, which is standard in most dolmas, is completely omitted, focusing on a rich meat and vegetable filling.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground lamb/beef, onion, tomato paste (small amount for flavor), fresh herbs (e.g., mint, cilantro, dill), salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no rice' in the filling. Also, confirm that no other high-carb fillers like bulgur or potatoes are used.
Watch out for
Bell peppers themselves contain natural carbohydrates. Small amounts of tomato paste in the filling or cooking liquid can add minimal sugar. The primary and most significant carb risk is the traditional inclusion of rice in the stuffing, which must be verified as omitted.
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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