Punjene Paprike (Bez Riže)
Stuffed Peppers (No Rice, Extra Meat Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: essential to request 'bez riže' (without rice) and ideally to substitute with more meat in the filling. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (beef/pork), onions, and spices, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce. Modified to omit rice, focusing on the meat and pepper.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef/pork, onion, garlic, tomato paste, spices, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Essential to request 'bez riže' (without rice) and ideally to substitute with more meat in the filling. Confirm the tomato sauce is not overly sweetened and avoid any starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Punjene Paprike bez riže, molim. Da li može više mesa u punjenju? Je li sos od paradajza bez šećera i skroba?
Punjene Paprike bez riže, molim. Sa više mesa. Je li paradajz sos bez šećera i skrobnih zgušnjivača?
Watch out for
Rice is the defining carb of this traditional dish. Tomato sauce can contain sugar, and onions contribute carbs. Some chefs might use breadcrumbs as binder in the meat.
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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