Агнешко със спанак
Lamb with Spinach Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with fresh spinach, green onions, dill, and sometimes a touch of tomato. A hearty and flavorful stew, perfect for a cold day.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder or leg), fresh spinach, green onions, dill, vegetable oil/lard, (optional: small amount of tomato paste, black pepper, savory).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used as a thickener. Confirm no rice or potatoes are added (uncommon in this specific dish, but always good to check in a restaurant).
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Агнешкото със спанак, моля потвърдете, че не е сгъстено с брашно и няма ориз или картофи.
For the Агнешко със спанак, please confirm no flour is used to thicken, and no rice or potatoes are added.
Watch out for
Small amounts of sugar in tomato paste if used. Potential for flour as a thickener in some less authentic recipes.
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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