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Braised Eggplant with Herbs and Olive Oil
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the tomato mixture or during braising. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole eggplants, often pan-fried or baked, then stuffed with a rich mixture of slow-cooked onions, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs, all generously braised in olive oil. Served chilled or at room temperature.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, onion, garlic, tomatoes, green peppers, parsley, mint, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato mixture or during braising. Omit any accompanying bread or rice.
Watch out for
Eggplant (moderate carbs), large amounts of onion and tomato, hidden sugar in the tomato mixture (common in some preparations for a slightly sweet flavor).
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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