Za'alouk (Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Warm Eggplant and Tomato Dip (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A warm, savory cooked salad or dip made from roasted or stewed eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and Moroccan spices, often generously drizzled with olive oil. Best enjoyed as a side or appetizer without bread.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added. Explicitly decline the traditional accompanying bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الزعلوك، لو سمحت تأكد ما فيه سكر. وبدون خبز معه.
For the Za'alouk, please confirm no sugar is added. And no bread with it, please.
Watch out for
Primarily served with bread for dipping. Hidden sugar in pre-made spice mixes or occasionally added by some chefs for sweetness.
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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