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Stuffed Eggplant with Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm that no rice, breadcrumbs, or other grains are used in the meat filling; ensure any tomato sauce or paste used is low-sugar; avoid high-carb cheese… About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender eggplant halves are generously filled with a savory and aromatic mixture of seasoned minced meat (typically beef, pork, or a combination), onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, then baked until soft and delicious. The filling is carefully prepared without any rice or other grains to be keto-compliant.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced meat (beef, pork, or mix), onion, garlic, bell pepper (finely diced), tomato paste (small amount for flavor), olive oil, parsley, salt, black pepper, optional grated hard cheese.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm that no rice, breadcrumbs, or other grains are used in the meat filling; ensure any tomato sauce or paste used is low-sugar; avoid high-carb cheese toppings or request a low-carb alternative.
Watch out for
Rice or breadcrumbs commonly found in the filling, sugary tomato sauces, high-carb cheese toppings, starchy side dishes.
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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