İzmir Köfte (Patatessiz)
Izmir-Style Meatballs (Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: essential to request 'Patatessiz' (without potatoes). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting stew from Izmir featuring oval-shaped meatballs baked or simmered in a rich tomato sauce with green peppers. Traditionally includes potatoes, which are omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Minced beef/lamb meatballs (no breadcrumbs), tomato paste, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, onion, olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano.
How to make it keto
Essential to request 'Patatessiz' (without potatoes). Confirm meatballs are made without breadcrumbs or flour binders. Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a key traditional ingredient. Meatballs often contain breadcrumbs/flour as binders. Sugar in tomato sauce (restaurants often sweeten tomato dishes).
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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