Baytinijan Mfarrak bil Laham wal Tamata
Smashed Eggplant with Ground Meat and Tomatoes
Yes, with a tweak: n/A, this dish is naturally keto-friendly. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Iraqi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and hearty sautéed dish featuring tender, pan-fried eggplant that is gently 'smashed' and combined with richly spiced ground lamb or beef, sweet diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and onions. A comforting and robust Iraqi staple.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb or beef, diced canned tomatoes, yellow onion, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley (garnish).
How to make it keto
N/A, this dish is naturally keto-friendly. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato paste.
Watch out for
Eggplant carbs can add up in large portions. Tomatoes, onion, and garlic contribute to total carbs. Potential hidden sugar in some tomato pastes.
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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