Punjene Paprike
Stuffed Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: request *no rice (bez pirinča)* in the filling. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat, simmered in a light tomato sauce. This keto dish is a modification of a traditional recipe, omitting the usual high-carb filler from the filling.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, minced pork and/or beef, onions, tomatoes (sauce), paprika, salt, pepper, oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no rice (bez pirinča)* in the filling. Confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Punjene paprike, molim vas bez pirinča u filu. Možete li da potvrdite da paradajz sos nema dodatog šećera?
For Punjene Paprike, please no rice in the filling. Can you confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar?
Watch out for
Rice in the filling (primary risk), sugar in the tomato sauce, excessive onions.
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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