Kolokouthkia Gemista sto Fourno (No Rice)
Baked Zucchini Stuffed with Minced Meat and Herbs (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no rice in the stuffing. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cypriot food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Halved zucchinis hollowed out and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of seasoned minced beef or pork, onions, fresh herbs, and a hint of tomato, then baked until tender. Prepared without the traditional rice filler.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, minced beef/pork, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, mint, olive oil, tomato (small amount), egg (as binder), salt, pepper. Optionally topped with cheese.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no rice in the stuffing. Confirm no flour in any sauce (e.g., béchamel is a risk, ask for plain cheese or none).
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τα Κολοκύθια Γεμιστά στο Φούρνο, παρακαλώ χωρίς ρύζι στη γέμιση. Η σάλτσα δεν έχει αλεύρι, ή μπορώ να το έχω με απλό τυρί ή χωρίς σάλτσα;
For the Kolokouthkia Gemista sto Fourno, please no rice in the stuffing. Is the sauce flour-free, or can I have it with plain cheese or no sauce?
Watch out for
Rice in stuffing, flour-based béchamel, too much tomato paste/sauce.
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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