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Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or rice are used in the beef filling. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large eggplant halves scooped out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, then baked and often topped with a sprinkle of cheese.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, optional: mozzarella or local cheese.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breadcrumbs or rice are used in the beef filling. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base. Ask for it without any starchy side dishes.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/rice in stuffing, sugary tomato sauce, cornstarch thickeners.
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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