מפרום חצילים/קישואים ממולאים בבשר
Mafrum (Eggplant/Zucchini Stuffed with Meat)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request potato to be replaced with eggplant or zucchini slices. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A Libyan-Israeli dish featuring thick slices of eggplant or zucchini (replacing traditional potato) generously stuffed with seasoned minced beef or lamb, then braised in a rich, savory tomato sauce until tender.
Key ingredients
Eggplant or zucchini, ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, spices (paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, black pepper, a touch of chili).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request potato to be replaced with eggplant or zucchini slices. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce and no flour-based thickeners. Request to be served without any rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
למפרום בבקשה להחליף תפוח אדמה בחציל/קישוא. לוודא שאין סוכר או קמח ברוטב. בלי אורז ולחם בצד.
For the מפרום, please replace potato with eggplant/zucchini. Ensure no added sugar/flour in the tomato sauce, and serve without rice/bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato sauce, starch/flour as a thickening agent in the sauce, potential accidental inclusion of potato if not clearly specified.
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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