Bathenjan al-Rahib
Monk's Eggplant Salad (Al-Rahib)
Yes, with a tweak: none needed; inherently keto. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant cold salad featuring chunks of grilled or roasted eggplant combined with diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and plenty of fresh parsley, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice. Chunkier and more vegetable-rich than Baba Ghanoush.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers (various colors), red onion, fresh parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
None needed; inherently keto. Confirm no pita bread is served with it.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان الراهب، من فضلك تأكد لي أنه لن يقدم معه خبز بيتا.
For the Bathenjan al-Rahib, please confirm no pita bread is served with it.
Watch out for
Often served with pita bread; avoid this.
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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