Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
Yes, with a tweak: request 'Baba Ghanoush, bidoun khobz' (Baba Ghanoush, without bread). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A smoky and creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, mashed and mixed with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Usually served as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, paprika, fresh parsley for garnish.
How to make it keto
Request 'Baba Ghanoush, bidoun khobz' (Baba Ghanoush, without bread). Ask for raw low-carb vegetables like cucumber slices, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips for dipping instead of bread. Confirm no added sugars or starches in the dip.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بابا غنوج بدون خبز من فضلك. هل يمكنني الحصول على خضروات نيئة قليلة الكربوهيدرات للغمس، مثل شرائح الخيار أو الفلفل؟ وتأكد لي أنه بدون سكر أو نشا مضاف.
Baba Ghanoush, please without bread. Can I have raw low-carb vegetables for dipping, like cucumber or bell pepper? Confirm no added sugar or starches.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant versions (rare but possible). Often served with pita bread. Eggplant itself has some carbs, but generally keto-friendly in moderate portions.
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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