Свинско Гювече
Pork Gyuvech with Keto Vegetables (no potatoes/carrots/beans)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, green beans, or peas. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty pork and vegetable stew, slow-baked in a traditional clay pot. Features succulent pork pieces cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and other non-starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or belly, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, olive oil, spices (paprika, savory, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes, carrots, green beans, or peas. Request extra non-starchy vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or more peppers. Verify no added sugar in tomato products. Decline bread.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, Свинско Гювече без картофи, моркови, зелен фасул или грах. Добавете повече тиквички, патладжан или чушки. Проверете захар в доматите. Без хляб.
For Свинско Гювече, please confirm no potatoes, carrots, green beans, or peas. Add extra zucchini, eggplant, or peppers. Verify no added sugar in tomato products. No bread.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, or beans are common additions. Hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce. Bread often served alongside.
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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