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Eritrean Spiced Tomato Sauce (Keto Side)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added during preparation. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A rich, flavorful tomato sauce spiced with berbere, onions, and garlic, traditionally served with injera or other dishes. Naturally low-carb if prepared without added sugar, making it a versatile keto side or condiment.
Key ingredients
Tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice, oil (e.g., vegetable or olive oil).
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added during preparation. Request as a side dish, ensuring no injera is served. Portion control recommended due to natural tomato carbs.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars (common in restaurant sauces), natural carb content from tomatoes.
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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