Qarabagħli Mimli
Stuffed Marrows/Zucchini
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs are used in the stuffing mixture. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Marrows or large zucchini hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of minced beef or pork, onions, garlic, herbs, egg, and cheese, then baked in a light tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Zucchini/marrow, minced beef/pork, onions, garlic, eggs, cheese (e.g., Parmesan, Ġbejniet), fresh herbs (parsley, mint), chopped tomatoes/tomato puree, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no breadcrumbs are used in the stuffing mixture. Ensure the tomato sauce is unsweetened and not thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Qarabagħli Mimli, tikkonferma li m'hemmx frak tal-ħobż fil-mili? Kun żgur li z-zalza tat-tadam mhix ħelwa u mhux imħaxxna bid-dqiq.
For the Qarabagħli Mimli, confirm no breadcrumbs in the stuffing. Ensure the tomato sauce is unsweetened and not thickened with flour.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in the stuffing, sugary tomato sauce, flour thickeners in the sauce.
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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