Çağla Badem Kavurma (Zeytinyağlı, Yumurtalı)
Sautéed Unripe Almonds with Olive Oil and Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A unique and seasonal Aegean and Mediterranean dish featuring unripe (green) almonds lightly sautéed in fragrant olive oil, sometimes with a touch of garlic or minimal onion, and finished by scrambling eggs directly into the mixture. It offers a distinctive, slightly tart, fresh, and nutty flavor.
Key ingredients
Unripe almonds (çağla badem), olive oil, eggs, salt, black pepper. (Optional: very small amount of onion, garlic).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Keep onion minimal if used.
Watch out for
Excessive onions, or inclusion of other carb-heavy vegetables like potatoes or carrots. This is a seasonal dish, availability varies.
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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