Bamies Laderes (Keto Style)
Okra Stew (Keto, no potato/carrot/sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or carrots are added. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cypriot food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional vegetable stew featuring fresh okra cooked in olive oil with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Modified by omitting high-carb vegetables like potatoes and carrots, and ensuring no added sugar.
Key ingredients
Okra, olive oil, crushed tomatoes (puree), onion, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes or carrots are added. Request no sugar in the tomato sauce (some restaurants add it). Ensure only a moderate amount of onion is used.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τις Bamies Laderes, παρακαλώ χωρίς πατάτες ή καρότα. Να μην έχει ζάχαρη στη σάλτσα και με μέτριο κρεμμύδι.
For the Bamies Laderes, please ensure no potatoes or carrots. No sugar in the tomato sauce, and moderate onion.
Watch out for
Potatoes or carrots often included; added sugar in tomato sauce; excessive use of onion/tomato paste.
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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