Moutabal / Baba Ghanoush
Smoked Eggplant Dip
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no pita bread or any bread for dipping. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Qatari food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creamy and smoky dip made from roasted and mashed eggplant, blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and generously drizzled with olive oil. It's a staple appetizer across the Middle East.
Key ingredients
Eggplant (roasted), tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, a pinch of cumin, parsley (for garnish).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no pita bread or any bread for dipping. Request cucumber slices, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips instead. Confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
متبل/بابا غنوج من فضلك. بدون خبز بيتا. ممكن شرائح خيار أو كرفس أو فلفل للغمس بدلاً منه؟ وهل يوجد سكر مضاف؟
Moutabal/Baba Ghanoush, please. No pita bread. Can I get cucumber, celery, or bell pepper sticks for dipping instead? No added sugar.
Watch out for
Tahini contains some carbs; served with high-carb pita bread; potential hidden sugars.
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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