Патладжан по овчарски
Shepherd's Style Baked Eggplant
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar to the tomato sauce/vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Baked eggplant slices layered or mixed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, crumbled sirene cheese, and often topped with a baked egg. A rich and flavorful vegetarian option.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, sirene cheese, eggs, olive oil/vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar to the tomato sauce/vegetables. Confirm no flour for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Патладжан по овчарски, моля потвърдете, че няма добавена захар в доматения сос и не е сгъстено с брашно.
For the Патладжан по овчарски, please confirm no added sugar to the tomato sauce and no flour for thickening.
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato-based sauces. Overly large portions of onions/tomatoes can increase carb count.
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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