Keto Fetteh Batenjan bil Lahmeh (Rice-Free)
Keto Layered Eggplant and Meat Platter with Yogurt
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no fried pita bread or rice. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deconstructed Fatteh featuring layers of fried eggplant, seasoned minced lamb or beef, and a rich garlic-yogurt sauce, typically garnished with toasted nuts. Traditional Fatteh includes fried bread and sometimes rice, which are omitted for the keto version.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced lamb or beef, olive oil or ghee, garlic, full-fat plain yogurt, lemon juice, pine nuts (for garnish), salt, black pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no fried pita bread or rice. Ensure yogurt is plain, unsweetened. Eggplant should be fried in keto-friendly oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
فتة باذنجان باللحمة الكيتو، بدون خبز محمص أو رز نهائياً. اللبن يكون طبيعي وبدون سكر. والباذنجان مقلي بزيت مناسب.
For Keto Fetteh Batenjan bil Lahmeh, no fried pita or rice. Yogurt must be plain, unsweetened. Fry eggplant in keto-friendly oil.
Watch out for
Eggplant in quantity, yogurt (lactose), pine nuts (small amount of carbs). Hidden sugars in yogurt or seasoning blends.
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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