Berenjena Guisada (Keto Braised Eggplant)
Braised Eggplant (Keto Style, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables are added. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Eggplant cooked down in a savory, light tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. This keto version explicitly omits any potatoes or other root vegetables often added.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), cilantro, olive oil, vegetable broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables are added. Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Berenjena Guisada, por favor, ¿pueden confirmar que no lleva papas ni otros tubérculos? Y que la salsa no tenga azúcar añadida.
For the Berenjena Guisada, please confirm no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables. Also, no sugar added to the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes commonly added. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or seasoning.
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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