Polnjene Bučke (Brez Riža)
Stuffed Zucchini (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial: request the filling to be prepared without rice or breadcrumbs. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole zucchini or zucchini halves hollowed out and stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (typically beef or a mix), herbs, and sometimes cheese, then baked. Traditionally, rice is often included in the filling, so it's critical to request its omission.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, ground meat, herbs, cheese
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial: request the filling to be prepared without rice or breadcrumbs. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a binder in the meat mixture. Ensure any tomato sauce is unsweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Prosim, da so Polnjene Bučke brez riža in drobtin v nadevu. Tudi brez moke/škroba kot veziva, in paradižnikova omaka nesladkana.
For Polnjene Bučke, please ensure the filling has no rice or breadcrumbs. No flour/starch as a binder, and tomato sauce must be unsweetened.
Watch out for
Rice or breadcrumbs in the filling, sugary tomato sauce, high-carb sides.
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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