Borani
Spinach with Eggs and Yogurt
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A delightful vegetarian dish featuring sautéed spinach, often with garlic and onions, topped with fried eggs and a dollop of creamy plain yogurt. A simple yet satisfying and naturally low-carb option, typically served without bread.
Key ingredients
Fresh spinach, eggs, plain yogurt (qatiq), onion, garlic, butter/oil, salt, pepper, mint.
Optional tweaks
Typically none needed, but ensure no added sugar in the yogurt. Usually served with bread, so explicitly decline.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, şəkərsiz və tam yağlı qatıqdan istifadə edin. Un və ya digər qatqılar qatılmadığından əmin ola bilərsinizmi?
Please use unsweetened, full-fat yogurt. Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Yogurt with added sugar, usually served with bread (must be declined), onions add some 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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