Kafteji (Keto Modified)
Fried Keto Vegetable and Egg Medley
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request NO potatoes and ensure no breading or flour is used on the vegetables or in the egg mixture. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A colorful and flavorful medley of pan-fried or deep-fried eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, often mixed with scrambled eggs, seasoned with garlic and spices. Modified to omit potatoes and breading.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell peppers (various), fresh tomatoes, onions, eggs, olive oil or vegetable oil for frying, garlic, spices (cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Strictly request NO potatoes and ensure no breading or flour is used on the vegetables or in the egg mixture. Ask for no bread to be served with it.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لكفتاجي، من فضلك بدون بطاطس تمامًا، وبدون تغليف بالبقسماط أو طحين للخضروات أو خليط البيض. ولا تقدم معه خبز.
For Kafteji, strictly no potatoes, no breading or flour on vegetables or in the egg mixture. Please serve it without bread.
Watch out for
Inclusion of potatoes, use of breading/flour on vegetables, serving with bread, potential for hidden sugars in tomato component.
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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