Pastelón de Berenjena (Keto)
Keto Eggplant Casserole
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the picadillo or tomato sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious layered casserole that substitutes traditional plantains with slices of pan-fried or baked eggplant. Filled with a seasoned ground meat (picadillo) mixture and topped with a generous layer of melted cheese.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef (or other ground meat), onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomato paste, cheese (mozzarella, cheddar), eggs (for binding), olive oil, spices.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the picadillo or tomato sauce. Crucially, confirm eggplant is used as the base, not plantains. Confirm eggplant slices are not breaded.
Watch out for
Traditional picadillo can sometimes include raisins or a pinch of sugar. Tomato paste has natural sugars and may have added sugar. Some recipes might lightly bread the eggplant slices, increasing 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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