Zaalouk (without bread)
Cooked Eggplant Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread on the side. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Moroccan cooked salad featuring tender eggplant slow-cooked with ripe tomatoes, garlic, generous olive oil, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. Typically served as a flavorful dip or side dish, ideal without the usual accompanying bread.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread on the side. Confirm no sugar is added to the dish (less common for Zaalouk but always a good check).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الزعلوك من فضلك بدون خبز على جنب. وتأكد لي أنه بدون سكر.
For the Zaalouk, please no bread on the side. Confirm no sugar is added to the dish.
Watch out for
Often served with bread for scooping; tomatoes and eggplant contribute some carbs; potential for hidden sugar to enhance flavor.
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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