Keto Badımjan Dolması
Keto Stuffed Eggplant with Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request NO RICE in the meat stuffing. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large eggplants are halved, scooped out, and generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (typically lamb or beef), onions, and fresh herbs. This keto version specifically omits the traditional rice from the stuffing, and the stuffed eggplants are then simmered in a light, flavorful broth.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb/beef, onions, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill), tomatoes (small amount in broth), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, explicitly request NO RICE in the meat stuffing. Confirm that no sugar is added to the broth or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Keto Badımjan Dolması üçün, içində düyü və ya suxari olmadığından əmin ola bilərsiniz? Daha az yağlı ət qarışığı olsun zəhmət olmasa.
For Keto Badımjan Dolması, please confirm there's no rice or breadcrumbs in the stuffing. Can I have a lean meat mixture?
Watch out for
Rice in the stuffing (must be omitted), significant use of tomatoes in the sauce/stuffing, potential hidden sugars in tomato paste or broth.
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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