Bathenjan Mashwi
Grilled Eggplant
Yes, with a tweak: naturally keto-friendly. About 10.5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thick slices of fresh eggplant, grilled until tender and smoky, often seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs. A versatile and delicious side dish.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh parsley or mint.
How to make it keto
Naturally keto-friendly. Confirm no sugary glazes or marinades are used. Ensure a good drizzle of olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان مشوي، تأكدوا ما فيه أي تتبيلة سكرية. وزيت زيتون زيادة لو سمحت.
Bathenjan Mashwi, please no sugary glazes or marinades. Ensure a good drizzle of olive oil.
Watch out for
Rarely has carb risks unless a sugary marinade is used, which is uncommon for this dish. Large quantities could contribute to net carbs from the eggplant itself.
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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