Bathenjan Meshwi ma' Toum w Hamod
Grilled Eggplant with Garlic and Lemon
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
A simple, smoky and flavorful dish of whole eggplant grilled until deeply tender, then split open and generously dressed with a potent mixture of fresh crushed garlic, tangy lemon juice, and rich olive oil, often garnished with fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, salt, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar, breading, or high-carb sauces. Confirm it's a simple grilled preparation, not mashed into a dip.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان مشوي مع ثوم وحامض، لو سمحت بدون سكر مضاف، بقسماط أو صلصات عالية الكربوهيدرات. تأكد أنه باذنجان مشوي وليس مهروساً.
Bathenjan Meshwi ma' Toum w Hamod, please no added sugar, breading, or high-carb sauces. Confirm it's simple grilled eggplant, not a dip.
Watch out for
Minor carbs from eggplant, garlic, and lemon.
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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