Zaalouk (Keto Style)
Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Dip (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful cooked salad or dip made from roasted or stewed eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and various spices like cumin and paprika. It's savory and earthy, traditionally served with bread, but can be enjoyed plain or with keto crackers as a side.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no bread. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base, as some restaurants might sweeten it slightly.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للزعلوك، من فضلك بدون خبز. هل يمكنكم تأكيد عدم وجود سكر مضاف في قاعدة الطماطم؟
For the Zaalouk, please no bread. Can you confirm no added sugar in the tomato base?
Watch out for
Often served with bread. Hidden sugars in the tomato sauce.
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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