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Braised Rabbit with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables are added. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender rabbit meat slowly braised with non-starchy vegetables like onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms in a rich, savory broth. A comforting and flavorful traditional dish.
Key ingredients
Rabbit meat, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (fresh or unsweetened canned), mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, spices (paprika, black pepper, bay leaf, savory), vegetable broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables are added. Request no sugar in the sauce/broth. Confirm sauce is not thickened with flour or starch.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, без картофи, моркови или кореноплодни зеленчуци. Без захар в соса и без брашно или нишесте за сгъстяване.
Please ensure no potatoes, carrots, or root vegetables. No sugar in the sauce, and no flour or starch for thickening.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in canned tomatoes or pre-made broth/sauce bases, unintentional inclusion of starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots), flour/starch thickeners in the sauce.
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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