Trinidadian Fried Eggplant with Herbs and Garlic
Trinidadian Fried Eggplant with Herbs and Garlic (Unbreaded)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Trinidadian dishes.
What it is
Slices or cubes of eggplant pan-fried until tender and slightly caramelized, seasoned simply with garlic, fresh herbs, and a touch of hot pepper. A delicious vegetable side.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, garlic, fresh herbs (e.g., culantro, thyme, parsley), Scotch bonnet pepper (optional), olive oil/coconut oil, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or flour is used. Ask for generous use of healthy fats.
Watch out for
Excessive frying oil absorption (manageable for keto), possible cross-contamination with breaded items in a restaurant fryer (if deep-fried).
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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