Keto Lahanodolmades (No Rice Cabbage Rolls)
Keto Cabbage Rolls with Ground Meat (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice in the meat filling. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cypriot food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender blanched cabbage leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef and/or pork, herbs, and onions, simmered in a light tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground beef/pork (or lamb), onions, fresh parsley, fresh mint, eggs (for binding), olive oil, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request no rice in the meat filling. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce, and no potatoes are served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τους Λαχανοντολμάδες, παρακαλώ χωρίς ρύζι στη γέμιση. Να επιβεβαιώσουμε ότι η σάλτσα δεν έχει αλεύρι ή άμυλο, και χωρίς πατάτες για συνοδευτικό;
For the Lahanodolmades, no rice in the filling please. Confirm no flour or starch in the sauce and no potatoes on the side.
Watch out for
Onions (natural sugars), tomato paste/sauce (natural sugars, potential added sugar), potential flour/starch in sauce, carrots often included in filling.
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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