Izgara Köfte (No Breadcrumbs)
Grilled Turkish Meat Patties with Shepherd's Salad (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to request 'ekmek kırıntısız' (no breadcrumbs) in the köfte mixture. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory grilled ground beef and lamb patties, seasoned with Turkish spices and herbs. This keto-modified version ensures no breadcrumbs are used and is served with a fresh Shepherd's Salad, specifically without any bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb mix, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, olive oil. Side: finely diced tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to request 'ekmek kırıntısız' (no breadcrumbs) in the köfte mixture. Ask for no bread, no rice, and no bulgur as side dishes.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs are a very common ingredient in köfte mixtures in restaurants. Hidden sugars in accompanying sauces (if any). Traditional carb sides.
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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