Ardei Umpluți cu Brânză (Keto, Fără Orez/Griș)
Keto Stuffed Peppers with Cheese (without Rice/Semolina)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, semolina, or other grain fillers in the cheese mixture. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of Romanian cheeses (like telemea or urdă), eggs, and fresh herbs, then baked until tender. This keto version omits traditional rice or semolina fillers.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, telemea cheese, urdă or caș cheese, eggs, fresh dill/parsley, salt, pepper, a touch of sour cream (optional), tomato sauce base (sugar-free).
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice, semolina, or other grain fillers in the cheese mixture. Ensure the tomato sauce base (if used) has no added sugar. Avoid high-carb garnishes.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să confirmați că umplutura de brânză nu conține orez sau griș. Sosul de roșii să nu aibă zahăr adăugat și fără garnituri bogate în carbohidrați.
Please confirm no rice or semolina in the cheese filling. Ensure the tomato sauce has no added sugar and no high-carb garnishes.
Watch out for
Traditional cheese-stuffed peppers might use rice or semolina as fillers. Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars. Large bell peppers can contribute moderate carbs. Often served with polenta.
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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