Keto Melitzanes Imam
Baked Eggplant with Herbs and Tomato (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice in the stuffing or as a side. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cypriot food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious vegetarian dish featuring baked eggplant, often stuffed or layered with a savory mixture of onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This keto-modified version ensures no rice is included in the filling.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil, onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice in the stuffing or as a side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Οι Μελιτζάνες Ιμάμ Keto, παρακαλώ χωρίς ρύζι στη γέμιση ή ως συνοδευτικό, και χωρίς ζάχαρη στη σάλτσα.
For the Keto Melitzanes Imam, please ensure no rice in the stuffing or as a side, and no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden rice in the stuffing, added sugar in tomato sauce. Eggplant contains some natural carbohydrates.
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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