Badrijani Qvelit da Khorts'it Kecze (Keto Modified)
Eggplant with Cheese and Meat Baked in a Ketsi (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, tomatoes, or other starchy vegetables are added to the dish beyond the eggplant itself. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Georgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent layers of roasted eggplant are combined with savory, seasoned ground meat (typically a mix of beef and pork) and generous amounts of melted Sulguni cheese. This rich casserole is baked to bubbling perfection in a traditional clay ketsi, infused with fresh herbs and garlic.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef, ground pork, Sulguni cheese, onions, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, tomatoes, or other starchy vegetables are added to the dish beyond the eggplant itself. Confirm no starchy thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Eggplant (can add up in large portions), onions.
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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