Zaalouk (Keto Smoked Eggplant Salad/Dip)
Smoked Eggplant Salad/Dip
Yes, with a tweak: this dish is naturally keto if prepared without sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular cooked Moroccan salad featuring smoked or roasted eggplant mashed with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and spices. It's rich, savory, and often served as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
This dish is naturally keto if prepared without sugar. The critical modification is to strictly avoid eating it with the accompanying bread (khobz) that is always served alongside it.
Watch out for
Usually served with abundant bread for dipping. Some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar to balance the tomato acidity, but less common for Zaalouk compared to tagines.
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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