Betenjan Makli (No Breading)
Fried Eggplant with Garlic & Herbs (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breading or flour on the eggplant before frying. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
Slices of eggplant pan-fried until golden and tender, seasoned generously with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs (parsley or mint). Served without any breading for a keto option.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil (or other frying oil), garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley/mint, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no breading or flour on the eggplant before frying. Ensure it's served without any accompanying bread or high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للباذنجان المقلي، لو سمحتوا، ضروري جداً ما يكون عليه بقسماط أو طحين. وقدموه بدون خبز أو أي إضافات عالية الكربوهيدرات.
For the Betenjan Makli, please ensure absolutely no breading or flour. Serve without bread or high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Traditional versions may include a light flour dredge. Often served with bread or as part of a carb-heavy mezze platter.
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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