Karnıyarık (Keto Dolgulu Patlıcan)
Minced Meat Stuffed Eggplant (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the stuffing contains no rice or bulgur. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted or fried eggplants split open and filled with a savory mixture of minced meat (beef or lamb), onions, tomatoes, and herbs, baked in a light tomato sauce. This version excludes rice from the stuffing.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef/lamb, onions, garlic, tomatoes, green peppers, parsley, olive oil, tomato paste, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the stuffing contains no rice or bulgur. Ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce or paste. Request less sauce if preferred to reduce carb count from tomatoes/onions.
Watch out for
Rice or bulgur often added to the stuffing; hidden sugar in tomato paste; high volume of eggplant, tomatoes, and onions.
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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