Manzaleh bel Batenjan (Keto)
Layered Eggplant and Meat Bake (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit chickpeas entirely. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Palestinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful baked dish featuring layers of pan-fried eggplant and richly spiced ground meat (beef or lamb) in a savory tomato sauce, modified to be keto by omitting traditional chickpeas and rice.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef or lamb, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, fresh garlic, olive oil, traditional Palestinian spices (allspice, cinnamon, black pepper), fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Request to omit chickpeas entirely. Ensure no added sugar or starch thickeners are in the tomato sauce. Confirm it's served without a side of rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
منزلة الباذنجان لو سمحت، بدون حمص نهائي. وتأكدوا مافيش سكر أو نشا في الصلصة، ومن غير رز جانبي.
For the Manzaleh bel Batenjan, please omit chickpeas. Ensure no added sugar or starch thickeners in the sauce, and no rice on the side.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes include chickpeas. Tomato sauces can contain hidden sugars or starches. Often served with rice.
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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