Zelje sa Jajima i Sirom
Greens with Eggs and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple, hearty, and nutritious Montenegrin dish, typically made with local seasonal greens (such as collard greens, spinach, or wild greens), sautéed with garlic and then mixed with eggs and crumbled local cheese (often a salty, brined type similar to feta or a firmer white cheese).
Key ingredients
Fresh greens (e.g., collard greens, spinach, chard)
Optional tweaks
None needed. This dish is naturally low in carbs. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added to the greens, which sometimes happens in 'zelje' preparations.
Watch out for
Potatoes sometimes added to greens dishes, hidden sugars in dressings if a salad version is offered.
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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