Etli Patlıcan Yemeği (Kıymalı)
Stewed Eggplant with Ground Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting home-style dish featuring eggplant stewed with generous amounts of seasoned ground beef or lamb, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, all simmered in olive oil. Served as a standalone dish, no rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef/lamb, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, Turkish spices (paprika, cumin, black pepper, red pepper flakes), fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Confirm no starchy vegetables like potatoes are included.
Watch out for
Excessive use of onions or tomatoes, hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce.
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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