Кето Телешко с Домати и Домашна Лютеница
Keto Veal with Tomatoes and Homemade Low-Carb Lutenitsa
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the lutenitsa used is homemade and strictly low in carbohydrates, without added sugar. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender veal pieces stewed in a rich tomato base, enhanced with a homemade, sugar-free or low-carb version of traditional Bulgarian lutenitsa (a relish of roasted peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant), and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Veal, fresh tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, homemade low-carb lutenitsa (roasted peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, oil, no sugar), olive oil, garlic, savory, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the lutenitsa used is homemade and strictly low in carbohydrates, without added sugar. Confirm no flour or starch for thickening and no carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Кето Телешко, моля, потвърдете, че Домашна Лютеница е нисковъглехидратна, без добавена захар. Без брашно, нишесте или тежки гарнитури.
For the Кето Телешко, please confirm the Домашна Лютеница is low-carb with no added sugar. No flour, starch, or carb-heavy sides.
Watch out for
Commercial lutenitsa is often very high in sugar, potential flour for thickening, hidden sugars in tomato products.
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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