Mtabbal Batenjan
Smoked Eggplant Dip (Mtabbal)
Yes, with a tweak: typically keto-friendly. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy and smoky dip made from roasted or grilled eggplant, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. A staple appetizer.
Key ingredients
Eggplant (smoked/roasted), tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, ground cumin, fresh parsley for garnish.
How to make it keto
Typically keto-friendly. Request no bread, pita, or high-carb crackers for dipping. Confirm no added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لمتبل باذنجان، لو سمحت تأكد لي أنه بدون سكر مضاف. وقدمه بدون خبز، خبز بيتا أو مقرمشات عالية الكربوهيدرات للغمس.
For Mtabbal Batenjan, please confirm no added sugars. Serve it without bread, pita, or high-carb crackers for dipping.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars (rare but possible), serving with forbidden dippers (bread, pita, crackers).
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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