Berenjena Guisada (Keto Style)
Stewed Eggplant (without starchy vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no potatoes, yuca, or other starchy root vegetables'. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
Tender eggplant cubes stewed in a savory tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and herbs. A flavorful vegetable side dish, modified to be free of high-carb additions.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomato paste, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no potatoes, yuca, or other starchy root vegetables'. Confirm the sauce contains no added sugar and is not thickened with flour or cornstarch.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Berenjena Guisada, por favor, sin víveres. ¿Sin azúcar en la salsa o pasta de tomate? ¿Puede ser sin carne?
For the Berenjena Guisada, please, without starchy vegetables. Confirm no added sugar in sauce/tomato paste. Can I have it without meat?
Watch out for
Traditional recipes sometimes include potatoes. Tomato paste can contribute carbs. Restaurants might add sugar for flavor or thicken the sauce with starches.
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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