Charkhali Tkemit (Keto Modified - Beets with Plum Sauce and Herbs)
Keto Beets with Plum Sauce and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: specify a smaller portion of beets. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Georgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant cold salad of boiled or roasted beets, tossed with a tangy tkemali (sour plum sauce) and generous amounts of fresh herbs and garlic. For a keto diet, the beet portion is reduced, and the tkemali must be free of added sugars.
Key ingredients
Beets (reduced portion), sugar-free tkemali sauce, garlic, cilantro, dill, salt, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Specify a smaller portion of beets. Confirm tkemali sauce contains no added sugar. Ask for extra olive oil and herbs.
Watch out for
Beets are higher in carbs, tkemali often contains added sugar. Restaurant portions can be large.
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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