פלפל ממולא בשר ואורז כרובית (קטוגני)
Stuffed Peppers with Meat and Cauliflower Rice (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm cauliflower rice is used instead of white rice in the stuffing. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Israeli food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), herbs, and spices, crucially using cauliflower rice as a low-carb substitute for traditional white rice. Cooked slowly in a light, unsweetened tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef/lamb, cauliflower rice, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, canned diced tomatoes, small amount of tomato paste, salt, pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm cauliflower rice is used instead of white rice in the stuffing. Ensure the tomato sauce contains no added sugar. Request no bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
בבקשה בפלפל הממולא, לוודא שאכן משתמשים באורז כרובית במקום אורז לבן. תוודאו שאין סוכר ברוטב העגבניות. ואשמח בלי לחם לניגוב.
For the פלפל ממולא, confirm cauliflower rice, not white rice, in the stuffing. Ensure the tomato sauce has no added sugar. No bread for dipping, please.
Watch out for
Traditional white rice filling, sugar in tomato sauce, serving with bread or other high-carb sides.
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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