Gefüllte Paprika (No Rice Filling)
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Meat-Filled, No Rice) in Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for the filling to contain NO rice. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers typically stuffed with a mixture of ground meat (beef/pork) and rice, baked in a savory tomato sauce. For keto, it's essential to ensure the filling contains no rice, or minimal, and the sauce is not sugary.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef and/or pork, onions, garlic, spices, tomato sauce, stock, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for the filling to contain NO rice. Confirm with the kitchen that the tomato sauce does not have added sugar or thickeners. If usually served with potatoes, omit them.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Gefüllte Paprika bitte mit Füllung ohne Reis. Ist die Tomatensoße ohne Zucker und ohne Verdickungsmittel? Und bitte ohne Kartoffeln.
For the Gefüllte Paprika, please ensure the filling contains no rice. Is the tomato sauce sugar-free and without thickeners? No potatoes, if usually served.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling is a major carb source. Tomato sauce can often contain significant added sugar and/or thickeners (flour/starch). Served with potatoes or bread would also be high carb.
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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