Zaalouk (Keto Moroccan Eggplant Salad)
Moroccan Cooked Eggplant Salad (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the preparation. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicious cooked salad or dip made from mashed eggplant, ripe tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and spices, simmered in olive oil until tender. Savory and deeply flavorful, it's an excellent keto side dish.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar in the preparation. Explicitly ask for no accompanying bread or flatbreads for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
زعلوك لو سمحت، تأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف. وتقدم بدون خبز.
For the Zaalouk, please confirm no added sugar. Serve without bread or flatbreads for dipping.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the tomato base; typically 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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