Melitzanes me Kima (No Potato/Rice)
Eggplant and Minced Meat Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potato or rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cypriot food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty stew of minced beef or lamb, slow-cooked with tender eggplant chunks, ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Served without potatoes or rice to maintain keto compatibility.
Key ingredients
Minced beef/lamb, eggplant, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, cinnamon, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potato or rice. Confirm no added sugar in tomato products.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τις Μελιτζάνες με Κιμά, παρακαλώ όχι πατάτα ή ρύζι. Τα προϊόντα ντομάτας δεν έχουν πρόσθετη ζάχαρη;
For the Melitzanes me Kima, please no potato or rice. Are the tomato products free of added sugar?
Watch out for
Excessive onion or tomato paste (check for added sugar), hidden sugar in tomato products.
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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