Ardei Umpluți cu Carne și Conopidă
Bell Peppers Stuffed with Ground Meat and Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: request cauliflower rice (or no rice) as the filler. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers traditionally stuffed with a mixture of ground meat and rice, simmered in a savory tomato sauce. This keto-friendly version replaces the traditional rice filler with cauliflower rice, maintaining flavor without the high carbs.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground pork/beef mix, cauliflower rice, onions, tomato paste (unsweetened), herbs (dill, parsley), salt, pepper, olive oil, vegetable broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request cauliflower rice (or no rice) as the filler. Ensure the tomato sauce has no added sugar or flour for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Ardei Umpluți, vă rog să-mi confirmați că este folosit orez de conopidă sau deloc orez. Sosul să fie fără zahăr adăugat sau făină.
For the Ardei Umpluți, please confirm cauliflower rice (or no rice) as filler. Ensure the sauce has no added sugar or flour.
Watch out for
Traditional rice filler is the primary carb risk. Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars. Onions also contribute carbs.
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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