Dovlecei Umpluți cu Carne și Smântână (Keto, Fără Orez)
Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Cream (Keto, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: replace rice in the meat filling with finely chopped mushrooms, cauliflower rice, or simply increase the meat content. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Zucchini halves hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of ground pork or beef, herbs, and spices, baked in a rich sour cream and tomato (sugar-free) sauce. The traditional rice is replaced with a keto-friendly alternative or simply more meat.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, ground pork/beef (or mix), onion, garlic, fresh dill/parsley, egg, salt, pepper, sour cream, canned diced tomatoes (sugar-free) or fresh tomatoes, olive oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Replace rice in the meat filling with finely chopped mushrooms, cauliflower rice, or simply increase the meat content. Ensure no added sugar in tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Dovlecei Umpluți, vă rog să înlocuiți orezul din umplutură cu ciuperci sau mai multă carne. Fără zahăr adăugat în sosul de roșii.
For the Dovlecei Umpluți, please replace rice in the filling with mushrooms or extra meat. Ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Inclusion of rice in the filling; added sugar in canned tomatoes or sauce.
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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