Plnená paprika (keto, bez ryže)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request the filling be made without rice; ensure the tomato sauce is sugar-free and not thickened with flour. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of minced pork and beef, seasoned with paprika and herbs, baked in a light tomato sauce. This keto version crucially omits the traditional rice from the filling.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, minced pork, minced beef, onions, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, paprika, tomato passata (sugar-free), beef broth, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the filling be made without rice; ensure the tomato sauce is sugar-free and not thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Plnenú papriku, prosím, bez ryže v plnke. Paradajková omáčka bez cukru a zahusťovadiel. Bez chleba a knedle ako prílohy.
For Plnená paprika, no rice in the stuffing. Tomato sauce without added sugar or flour thickeners, please. No bread or dumplings as a side.
Watch out for
Rice in the stuffing, sugar in tomato sauce, flour thickener in 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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