Alinazik
Alinazik (Smoked Eggplant Puree with Spiced Ground Meat)
Yes, with a tweak: verify the eggplant puree contains no flour or starch thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious dish featuring a base of smoky, garlicky eggplant puree mixed with plain full-fat yogurt, topped with spiced ground lamb or beef cooked in a tomato-based sauce. Confirm the eggplant puree is flour-free.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, tomato paste, spices. Eggplant puree: roasted eggplant, plain full-fat yogurt, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Verify the eggplant puree contains no flour or starch thickeners. Request plain, full-fat yogurt. Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato paste for the meat.
Watch out for
Flour in eggplant puree, sugar in tomato paste, low-fat or sweetened yogurt, bread for dipping.
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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