Hatzilim (Eggplant Salad with Tahini)
Eggplant Salad with Tahini
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Roasted or fried eggplant mashed and mixed with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil, similar to Baba Ghanoush.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Inquire if the tahini used is unsweetened and if no sugar is added to the eggplant preparation. Ensure no high-carb fillers like potato are used. Request no pita or bread for dipping.
If you order it anyway, say this (Hebrew)
חצילים עם טחינה בבקשה. הטחינה ללא סוכר? האם יש סוכר בחצילים? בלי תפוחי אדמה או מילויים עתירי פחמימות. בלי פיתה או לחם לניגוב.
Hatzilim with Tahini, please. Is the tahini unsweetened? Is there sugar in the eggplant? No potato or high-carb fillers. No pita or bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Potential added sugar in the tahini or eggplant preparation. Eggplant itself contains carbohydrates, and a large restaurant portion can add up. Often served with pita.
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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