Jiló Recheado com Carne Moída e Queijo
Stuffed Jiló with Ground Beef and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Halved jiló (scarlet eggplant) hollowed out and generously filled with seasoned ground beef, then topped with melted mozzarella or parmesan cheese. Baked or broiled until golden and bubbly.
Key ingredients
Jiló, ground beef, onion, garlic, unsweetened tomato paste, bell peppers, spices (e.g., cumin, paprika), mozzarella or parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used as binders in the meat filling. Ensure any tomato paste or sauce is unsweetened or used sparingly.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in filling, sugar in tomato products, high-carb side dishes if not explicitly avoided.
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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