Zaalouk (Smoked Eggplant Dip/Salad - No Bread)
Moroccan Smoked Eggplant Salad (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread for dipping. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A warm or chilled cooked salad, often served as a dip, made from tender eggplant (frequently smoked or roasted), stewed with ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. Served without the traditional bread.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bread for dipping. Confirm no added sugar to the tomato base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الزعلوك بدون خبز للغمس من فضلك. وتأكد لي لا يوجد سكر مضاف في صلصة الطماطم.
For the Zaalouk, no bread for dipping. Please confirm no added sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Natural sugars from tomatoes and eggplant. Potential for added sugar in restaurant preparations. Traditionally served with high-carb 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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