Salatat Batinjan
Tunisian Roasted Eggplant Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and robust side dish made from roasted or grilled eggplant, mashed and mixed with generous amounts of garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and sometimes a hint of fresh mint or parsley. A refreshing complement to main courses.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley/mint, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar is added (unlikely for this dish, but always good to check). Ensure it's served without bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سلطة الباذنجان، لو سمحت، تأكد لي بدون سكر مضاف. وقدمها بدون خبز للغمس.
For the Eggplant Salad, please confirm no added sugar. And serve it without bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Served with bread, rare but possible addition of sugar.
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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