Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no pita bread or any other carb-heavy dipping implement. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A creamy and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, blended with tahini (sesame paste), fresh lemon juice, and garlic, typically garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, parsley.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no pita bread or any other carb-heavy dipping implement. Ask for cucumber slices or celery sticks for dipping instead.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للبابا غنوج، يرجى تقديمه مع شرائح خيار أو أعواد كرفس للغمس. بدون خبز بيتا أو أي مغمسات أخرى عالية الكربوهيدرات.
For Baba Ghanoush, please serve with cucumber slices or celery sticks for dipping. No pita bread or other carb-heavy dippers.
Watch out for
The main carb risk is the traditional serving with pita bread. Ensure no chickpeas are accidentally mixed in (as in some hummus versions).
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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