Pildīti Cukīni ar Maltu Gaļu un Sieru (keto versija)
Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Meat and Cheese (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers are used in the meat mixture. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Latvian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Zucchini halves hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (pork or beef), onions, and herbs, topped with melted cheese and baked until tender.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, ground pork/beef (or mix), cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cheddar), onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, fresh dill/parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers are used in the meat mixture. Confirm no sugary sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Lūdzu, apstipriniet, ka pildījumā nav rīsu, rīvmaizes vai citu ogļhidrātus saturošu pildvielu, un ka nav cukurotu mērču.
Please confirm the meat filling has no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers, and no sugary sauces.
Watch out for
High-carb fillers (rice, breadcrumbs) in the stuffing. Sugary tomato sauces often used in stuffed vegetable dishes.
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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