מוסקה חצילים ובשר (קטוגנית)
Eggplant and Beef Moussaka (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are used and the béchamel sauce is made without flour (using cream, cheese, or almond flour as thickener). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Layers of tender eggplant slices baked with seasoned ground beef and a rich, creamy béchamel-like topping (made with cream and cheese instead of flour). A hearty and flavorful casserole.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), spices (cinnamon, allspice), heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are used and the béchamel sauce is made without flour (using cream, cheese, or almond flour as thickener).
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
בבקשה במוסקה, תוודאו שאין תפוחי אדמה. וודאו שרוטב הבשמל עשוי ללא קמח, אלא עם שמנת או גבינה.
For the מוסקה, ensure no potatoes are used. Confirm the béchamel sauce is made without flour, using cream or cheese as thickener.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce, traditional béchamel made with flour, potatoes sometimes added to the layers.
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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