Badrijani Nigvzit
Eggplant with Walnut Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request light on pomegranate seeds to minimize carb intake. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Georgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried or roasted eggplant slices, spread with a rich, aromatic paste made from ground walnuts, garlic, vinegar, and various Georgian spices like blue fenugreek and marigold. Often garnished with pomegranate seeds.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, walnuts, garlic, vinegar, fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), spices (blue fenugreek, marigold, red pepper), cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil). Garnish: Pomegranate seeds.
How to make it keto
Request light on pomegranate seeds to minimize carb intake. Ensure no added sugar in the walnut paste.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
ბროწეული ცოტა, გეთაყვა. დარწმუნდით, რომ ნიგვზის პასტაში შაქარი არ არის დამატებული.
Please, light on pomegranate seeds. Ensure no added sugar in the walnut paste.
Watch out for
Pomegranate seeds (if in large quantity), hidden sugar in walnut paste. Eggplant itself has some carbs which can add up with large restaurant portions.
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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