Izgara Köfte (Keto-Modified)
Grilled Turkish Meatballs with Keto Salad
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice, bulgur, fries, and bread. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory grilled meatballs (often a mix of ground beef and lamb with finely diced onions, parsley, and traditional Turkish spices) served without high-carb traditional sides, accompanied by a fresh green salad or a simple shepherd's salad with minimal tomato.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, parsley, spices (cumin, paprika, salt, pepper). Salad: Lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, olive oil, lemon.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit rice, bulgur, fries, and bread. Request a simple green salad or a shepherd's salad (Çoban Salatası) with very light tomato, no pomegranate molasses. Confirm minimal or no breadcrumbs in the köfte.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/flour in meatballs (some recipes use a little), served with high-carb sides, sugary dressing for salad, excessive tomatoes in salad.
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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