Taktouka (Cooked Pepper & Tomato Salad)
Keto Cooked Pepper, Tomato, and Garlic Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and flavorful cooked salad of roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices, simmered until tender. Also typically served as a starter or side.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (red/green), tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added. Request extra virgin olive oil if possible. Explicitly refuse bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
تكتوكة، بدون سكر إضافي من فضلك. ممكن زيت زيتون بكر ممتاز؟ وبدون خبز.
For the Taktouka, no added sugar, please. Can I have it with extra virgin olive oil? No bread.
Watch out for
Similar to Zaalouk, potential hidden sugar to cut tomato acidity. Always served with bread.
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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