İslim Kebabı
Eggplant-Wrapped Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory ground meat patties (köfte) wrapped in slices of fried or roasted eggplant, typically baked in a light tomato-based sauce. A naturally flavorful and hearty keto-friendly dish.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb mix, eggplant (fried or baked), tomatoes, green peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, spices (salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika), fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no rice or potato is added to the köfte mixture (unlikely for this specific dish, but always good to confirm). Confirm no flour or sugar is used to thicken or sweeten the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Flour/starch in köfte (rare), hidden sugar in tomato sauce/paste if pre-made or sweetened.
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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