Etli Lahana Kavurma (Pirinçsiz)
Sautéed Cabbage with Ground Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice is added to the dish. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty home-style dish featuring sautéed cabbage with seasoned ground beef or lamb, cooked with tomatoes and onions. Modified to be rice-free for keto.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, ground beef/lamb, onion, tomato paste, bell pepper, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no rice is added to the dish. Some versions might have a pinch of sugar to balance tomato acidity; ask to omit.
Watch out for
The most significant risk is hidden rice. Tomatoes and onions contribute to carbs; a generous restaurant portion may have higher carb count from these.
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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