İmam Bayıldı (Keto-Optimized)
Baked Eggplant Stuffed with Onions, Tomatoes, and Garlic (Omit Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit any accompanying rice or bread. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole eggplants baked until tender, then stuffed with a rich, aromatic mixture of slow-cooked onions, garlic, and tomatoes, generously bathed in olive oil. A vegetarian keto delight served without high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, onions, tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, olive oil, parsley, spices.
How to make it keto
Omit any accompanying rice or bread. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato filling.
Watch out for
Commonly served with rice. The tomato filling may contain added sugar. Eggplant contributes moderate carbohydrates.
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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