Sarma od Blitve (Keto Modificirana)
Swiss Chard Rolls (Keto Modified with Cauliflower Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure filling uses cauliflower rice instead of white rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A variation of the classic Sarma, where a savory filling of ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix) is rolled in blanched Swiss chard leaves instead of cabbage. The keto modification replaces traditional rice with cauliflower rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Swiss chard leaves, ground beef/pork mixture, cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, tomato paste (small amount), paprika, salt, pepper, cooking oil, optional smoked meat for flavor.
How to make it keto
Ensure filling uses cauliflower rice instead of white rice. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce (if any). Request no starchy sides like potatoes or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Za Sarmu od Blitve, molim koristite rižu od karfiola u punjenju. Neka umak bude bez brašna, bez priloga kao što su krompir ili hljeb.
For Sarma od Blitve, please use cauliflower rice in the filling. Ensure no flour in the sauce and no starchy sides like potatoes or bread.
Watch out for
Traditional rice in the filling (replaced with cauliflower rice), flour/starch in sauce, hidden sugars in tomato paste, high-carb sides.
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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