Keto Moussaka (Melitzanes kai Mpesamel Apo Karnabati)
Keto Moussaka (Layers of Beef, Eggplant, and Cauliflower Béchamel)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato layer. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Greek food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly take on the classic Greek baked dish, featuring layers of seasoned ground beef or lamb, tender pan-fried eggplant slices, and a rich, creamy cauliflower-based béchamel sauce, all baked until golden brown. No potato layer.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, eggplant, olive oil, onions, garlic, tomato paste (unsweetened), herbs (cinnamon, allspice, parsley), cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, Parmesan/kefalotyri cheese, egg.
How to make it keto
Request no potato layer. Ensure béchamel sauce is made with cauliflower puree and cream, not flour. Confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used as binders in the meat filling. Request unsweetened tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Keto Μουσακά, παρακαλώ. Επιβεβαιώστε ότι δεν έχει πατάτα, η μπεσαμέλ είναι χωρίς αλεύρι, και ο κιμάς χωρίς αλεύρι/ψωμί. Επίσης, πάστα ντομάτας χωρίς ζάχαρη.
Keto Moussaka, please. Confirm no potato layer, béchamel is flourless, and meat filling has no flour/breadcrumbs. Also, unsweetened tomato paste.
Watch out for
Hidden flour/starch in the béchamel sauce, breadcrumbs or other binders in the meat filling, added sugar in tomato paste/sauce, high-carb vegetables (e.g., carrots) in the filling.
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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