Zaalouk (Keto Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Keto Moroccan Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Dip with Vegetable Dippers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A smoky and flavorful cooked salad or dip made from roasted or stewed eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and Moroccan spices (cumin, paprika). Traditionally served with bread for dipping, but modified here to be served with raw low-carb vegetables (e.g., bell pepper strips, celery, cucumber) or enjoyed as a side dish.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, cilantro, parsley, bell pepper strips (for dipping).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no added sugar. Request no bread and instead ask for raw low-carb vegetables for dipping or serve as a side dish.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar for sweetness, often 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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