Zaâlouk (Cooked Eggplant Salad)
Moroccan Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A popular Moroccan cooked salad made with roasted or stewed eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, all generously dressed with olive oil. Perfect as a flavorful keto side dish or dip, traditionally served cold or warm.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar added. Ensure generous use of olive oil. Request no bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الزعلوك، ممكن تتأكد لا يوجد سكر مضاف؟ ومن فضلك زيت زيتون كثير. وبدون خبز للتغميس.
For the Zaâlouk, please confirm no sugar added. Ensure generous olive oil. And no bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Tomatoes and eggplant contain natural carbs; ensure no added sugar. Often served with bread for dipping.
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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