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Rice-Free Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato, Pepper
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice (düyü) in the stuffing. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Azerbaijani dish featuring hollowed-out eggplant, tomato, and bell pepper, generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground lamb and/or beef, sautéed onions, and fresh herbs, then slow-simmered in a light tomato broth. This version is prepared without rice to be keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, ground lamb/beef, onion, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, mint), tomato paste, butter or cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice (düyü) in the stuffing. Ensure the simmering broth does not contain added sugars.
Watch out for
Tomato, onion, bell pepper contribute natural sugars. Potential hidden sugar in store-bought 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.