Punjene Paprike (Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice/Meat)
Keto Stuffed Peppers with Ground Meat and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: request the peppers to be stuffed with ground meat only, or ideally, with a mixture of ground meat and cauliflower rice, explicitly omitting regular rice. About 12g 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, onions, and spices, simmered in a light tomato sauce. Modified to remove traditional rice.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef/pork, onions, spices, tomato puree, olive oil, optional cauliflower rice.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the peppers to be stuffed with ground meat only, or ideally, with a mixture of ground meat and cauliflower rice, explicitly omitting regular rice. Confirm the tomato sauce does not contain added sugar or flour.
Watch out for
Traditionally, these peppers are stuffed with a significant amount of rice, which must be replaced or omitted entirely. The tomato sauce often contains added sugar or flour for thickening; confirm with the restaurant.
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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