Manitaria Gemista
Stuffed Mushrooms (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs, rice, or other high-carb fillers in the stuffing. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large mushroom caps (often portobello or crimini) stuffed with a savory filling of cheeses, herbs, and sometimes ground meat, then baked until tender and golden. Modified to ensure no breadcrumbs or rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms, various cheeses (e.g., feta, graviera, kasseri), olive oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper. (Optional: ground beef/lamb).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no breadcrumbs, rice, or other high-carb fillers in the stuffing. Inquire about any added sugars, especially if a tomato sauce is part of the filling. Ask for a pure cheese and herb or meat filling.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τα Μανιτάρια Γεμιστά, παρακαλώ επιβεβαιώστε ότι η γέμιση δεν έχει ψωμί, ρύζι ή άλλα αμυλούχα. Έχει ζάχαρη; Θα ήθελα γέμιση μόνο τυρί/βότανα ή κρέας.
For Manitaria Gemista, please confirm no breadcrumbs, rice, or high-carb fillers in the stuffing. No added sugar? I need a pure cheese and herb, or meat, filling.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs, rice, or other grain fillers. Hidden sugars in pre-made tomato sauces. Higher carb cheeses in large quantities.
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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