باذنجان محشي (Keto Batenjan Mahshi)
Meat-stuffed Eggplant in Tomato Broth
Yes, with a tweak: request NO RICE in the stuffing. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Palestinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Small eggplants hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with a mixture of ground meat and rice, then cooked in a light tomato broth. For keto, the rice must be replaced with extra meat or a cauliflower rice alternative.
Key ingredients
Small eggplants, ground lamb/beef, onions, spices (allspice, mint, salt, pepper), tomato paste/sauce, broth, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO RICE in the stuffing. Ask for extra meat or cauliflower rice if available. Ensure the tomato broth has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الأهم، الباذنجان المحشي بدون أرز في الحشوة. وتأكد أن مرقة الطماطم لا تحتوي على سكر مضاف.
Crucially, no rice in the Batenjan Mahshi stuffing. Please confirm no added sugar in the tomato broth.
Watch out for
Rice stuffing (if not specified omission), hidden sugar in tomato broth, high onion content in stuffing. Eggplant can absorb a fair bit of oil if fried first.
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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