Zacuscă de Vinete și Ardei (Keto: Fără Zahăr sau Morcov Adăugat)
Keto Eggplant and Pepper Spread
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no carrots. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty vegetable spread made from roasted eggplants and bell peppers, sautéed with onions and tomatoes in ample oil. The keto version specifically avoids added sugar and high-carb carrots, focusing on the core low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Eggplants, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, bay leaf. (Modified: No added sugar, no carrots).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no carrots. Confirm no starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Zacuscă de Vinete și Ardei, vă rog fără zahăr sau morcov adăugat. Vă rog să-mi confirmați că nu conține agenți de îngroșare cu amidon.
Zacuscă de Vinete și Ardei, please no added sugar or carrots. Also, confirm no starchy thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often include carrots and sometimes a pinch of sugar to balance acidity. Often served with bread.
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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