Коприва со сирење
Nettle with Cheese (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used as a thickener. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
Fresh nettle leaves, blanched and sautéed with garlic and olive oil, then mixed or topped with crumbled Macedonian sheep's cheese. A hearty and nutritious green dish.
Key ingredients
Fresh nettles, olive oil, garlic, sheep's cheese (sirene), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used as a thickener. Confirm generous use of olive oil or butter. Omit any bread normally served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Коприва со сирење, ве молам без брашно или скроб за згуснување. Со многу маслиново масло или путер. Без леб од страна.
For Коприва со сирење, please no flour or starch as a thickener. Ensure generous olive oil or butter, and no bread on the side.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch thickeners, often served with bread, possibility of high-carb vegetables if mixed in (e.g., potatoes).
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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