Batenjan Roulat
Grilled Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Meat and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY, ensure the eggplant is grilled or baked, not deep-fried. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Grilled or baked eggplant slices rolled around a savory filling of seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef) and melted cheese, often served in a light tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb/beef, cheese (e.g., mozzarella, halloumi), tomato sauce, onion, garlic, olive oil, parsley, spices, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY, ensure the eggplant is grilled or baked, not deep-fried. Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce and no breadcrumbs in the meat filling. Serve without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان رولات، لو سمحت تأكد أن الباذنجان مشوي أو مخبوز، وليس مقلي. وصلصة البندورة بدون سكر، وحشوة اللحم بدون بقسماط. وبدون رز أو خبز.
For Batenjan Roulat, please ensure the eggplant is grilled or baked, not deep-fried. No sugar in the tomato sauce, and no breadcrumbs in the filling. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Eggplant (portion control), hidden sugars in tomato sauce, potential breadcrumbs in meat filling, traditionally fried eggplant (must be grilled/baked).
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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