Karnıyarık
Stuffed Eggplant
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole eggplants, often fried until tender, then split open and generously stuffed with a savory mixture of sautéed ground beef or lamb, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Baked in a light tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef/lamb, onion, tomato, green pepper, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
No modifications typically needed. Confirm with the restaurant that no rice is added to the stuffing and no sugar is used in the tomato sauce (though this is less common for Karnıyarık than some other tomato-based dishes).
Watch out for
Eggplant itself contains some carbs. The generous amount of onions and tomatoes in the stuffing can contribute to total carbs. A pinch of sugar might be added to the tomato sauce in some less traditional restaurants.
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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