Mutabal / Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no bread' (for dipping). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Often garnished with parsley.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, parsley (garnish).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no bread' (for dipping). Ask for less tahini if possible, as tahini is a concentrated carb source. Confirm no yogurt or other unexpected fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للمتبل، لو سمحت بدون خبز. وممكن طحينة أقل؟ وتأكد لي ما فيه لبن أو أي إضافات أخرى.
For the Mutabal, no bread for dipping, please. Can I have less tahini? And please confirm no yogurt or other fillers are added.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the bread used for dipping. Tahini itself, while healthy, contains carbs (approx. 3-4g net carbs per 2 tbsp). Restaurant portions of tahini can be substantial. Eggplant also contributes some carbs.
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.
