Keto Pkhlovani Khortsit (Crustless Meat and Greens Bake)
Crustless Meat and Greens Bake
Yes, with a tweak: omission of traditional pastry crust. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-modified version of the traditional Pkhlovani, this dish features a savory filling of ground meat (beef or lamb) mixed with various greens (spinach, beet greens, cabbage), herbs, and Georgian cheeses, all baked without a crust. It's hearty, flavorful, and low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, spinach, beet greens, cabbage, various Georgian cheeses (e.g., Imeruli, Sulguni), eggs, garlic, onion, butter, salt, pepper, herbs (cilantro, dill).
How to make it keto
Omission of traditional pastry crust. Focus on cheese and meat binder.
Watch out for
Potential small amount of flour as a binder if not specified, natural carbs from greens.
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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