Za'alouk (Keto-style)
Keto Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar in the preparation. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A warm, cooked salad made from roasted or stewed eggplant and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, cumin, paprika, and cilantro, generously drizzled with olive oil. A flavorful and satisfying side dish, prepared without added sugar.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, fresh or crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar in the preparation. Ensure no bread is served alongside it.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للزعلوك، من فضلك تأكد أنه بدون سكر مضاف لقاعدة الطماطم. مع زيت زيتون إضافي، وقدمه بدون خبز لو سمحت.
For the Zaalouk, please ensure no added sugar in the tomato base. Can I have extra olive oil, and please serve it without bread?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the cooking process (common to balance tomato acidity), significant onion content. Served with bread if not specified.
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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