Borani (Kıyma ve Yoğurtlu, Pirinçsiz)
Spinach with Ground Meat and Garlic Yogurt (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, bulgur, or flour is used in the spinach or meat mixture. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful dish featuring sautéed fresh spinach and seasoned ground meat, often mixed with sautéed onions, topped with a generous dollop of creamy garlic yogurt and sometimes a sprinkle of chili flakes in butter. This keto adaptation ensures no rice or bulgur is mixed with the spinach.
Key ingredients
Fresh spinach, ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, olive oil, plain full-fat yogurt, salt, red pepper flakes, butter.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice, bulgur, or flour is used in the spinach or meat mixture. Request full-fat plain, unsweetened yogurt.
Watch out for
Some traditional Borani recipes might include rice or bulgur. Ensure plain, unsweetened full-fat yogurt. Tomato paste might be used in the meat sauté.
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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