Keto Badimjan Dolmasi (Stuffed Eggplant)
Keto Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Ground Lamb
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the stuffing is made without rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender eggplants hollowed out and filled with a rich mixture of ground lamb (or beef), onions, and aromatic herbs. The keto version ensures no rice is used in the stuffing, which is a common inclusion.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb (or beef), onions, fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro), salt, pepper, tomato paste (minimal), olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the stuffing is made without rice. Request a minimal amount of tomato paste (if used) or ensure it's sugar-free. Ask for extra olive oil.
Watch out for
Rice is a very common stuffing ingredient; confirm its omission. Tomato paste can add some carbs/sugar; request minimal or confirm no added sugar.
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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