Zaalouk (Salade d'Aubergines Cuites)
Cooked Eggplant Salad with Tomato and Garlic (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread for dipping. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Moroccan cooked salad or dip made from mashed, tender eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, generous olive oil, and various spices (cumin, paprika, cilantro). Served without bread for dipping in this keto modification.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Request no bread for dipping. Confirm no added sugar in the preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Zaalouk بدون سكر لو سمحت. ومن فضلك، لا تقدم الخبز معه.
No sugar in the Zaalouk, please. And no bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with bread for dipping. Tomatoes can contribute carbs in large quantities. Potential for hidden sugars in restaurant preparations.
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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