Baba Ghanoush
Smoked Eggplant Dip (without pita)
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit pita bread and serve with cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or celery sticks for dipping. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, drizzled with olive oil. Traditionally served with pita, but perfect with keto-friendly dippers or a spoon.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request to omit pita bread and serve with cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or celery sticks for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بابا غنوج بدون خبز بيتا لو سمحت. هل يمكنني الحصول على شرائح خيار أو فلفل رومي أو كرفس للغمس؟
Baba Ghanoush without pita bread, please. Can I have cucumber, bell pepper, or celery for dipping?
Watch out for
Eggplant contains some carbs, tahini has a few carbs per serving. Potential for hidden sugars if pre-made mixes are used.
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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