Bathenjan bil Lahme bil Forn
Baked Eggplant with Meat and Tomato
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are included and no rice is served on the side. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty oven-baked dish featuring sliced eggplant layered or mixed with seasoned ground lamb or beef and simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions and garlic. It's a rustic and flavorful comfort food.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb or beef, tomato sauce, onions, garlic
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are included and no rice is served on the side. Request no sugar added to the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لو سمحت، الباذنجان باللحمة بالفرن بدون بطاطا أو أرز، وتأكدوا من عدم إضافة سكر لصلصة الطماطم.
For the Bathenjan bil Lahme bil Forn, please ensure no potatoes, no rice on the side, and no sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Eggplant contains some carbohydrates, and tomato products have natural sugars; restaurants might add extra sugar to the sauce. Onions are also a carb source. Often served with rice.
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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