Полнети тиквички (без ориз)
Stuffed Zucchini (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no rice in the filling. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Zucchini halves hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of minced meat (typically beef or a mix with pork), onions, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices, then baked until tender. The traditional rice filler is explicitly omitted for a keto-friendly version.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, minced beef (or mix with pork), onions, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, paprika, a small amount of tomato paste, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no rice in the filling. Confirm no sugar is added to any tomato paste or sauce used.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Полнетите тиквички апсолутно без ориз, ве молам. И дали нема додаден шеќер во доматниот сос?
For the Полнети тиквички, absolutely no rice in the filling. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste or sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden rice in the filling, added sugar in tomato paste/sauce, high-carb sauces.
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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