Kolokouthkia Tiganita (No Flour)
Fried Zucchini Slices (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no flour, breading, or batter on the zucchini. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced fresh zucchini, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-fried in generous olive oil until golden brown and tender-crisp. Served with a squeeze of lemon.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon (for serving).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request absolutely no flour, breading, or batter on the zucchini. Confirm it's only seasoned zucchini fried in oil.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τα Κολοκυθάκια Τηγανητά, παρακαλώ χωρίς καθόλου αλεύρι, ψωμί ή κουρκούτι. Είναι μόνο κολοκυθάκια με μπαχαρικά τηγανισμένα σε λάδι;
For the Kolokouthkia Tiganita, absolutely no flour, breading, or batter. Please confirm it's just seasoned zucchini fried in oil.
Watch out for
Flour or breading (primary risk), zucchini itself has minimal natural carbs.
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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