Batenjan bil Laban (باذنجان باللبن)
Eggplant with Yogurt and Minced Meat (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure yogurt is unsweetened and full-fat. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Palestinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Layers of fried or roasted eggplant slices topped with seasoned minced lamb or beef, then draped in a creamy, tangy garlic-yogurt sauce. Often garnished with toasted pine nuts.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, plain full-fat yogurt, minced lamb/beef, garlic, olive oil, dried mint, pine nuts, salt, pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
Ensure yogurt is unsweetened and full-fat. Confirm no starchy thickeners in the yogurt sauce. Omit rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لباذنجان باللبن، من فضلك تأكد أن الزبادي غير محلى وكامل الدسم، ولا توجد مثخنات نشوية في الصلصة. وبدون أرز.
For the Batenjan bil Laban, please ensure unsweetened, full-fat yogurt and no starchy thickeners in the sauce. And no rice.
Watch out for
Plain yogurt has some carbs. Starchy thickeners (e.g., cornstarch) might be used in the yogurt sauce. Potential for sugary additions to yogurt.
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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