Karnıyarık (Keto Stuffed Eggplant with Minced Meat)
Keto Stuffed Eggplant with Minced Meat (Rice Omitted)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the minced meat stuffing does NOT contain rice ('pirinçsiz'). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Baked eggplant halves, slit down the middle and stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat (beef or lamb), onions, tomatoes, and herbs. The stuffing is prepared without rice.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef/lamb, onion, bell pepper, tomato, tomato paste, garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that the minced meat stuffing does NOT contain rice ('pirinçsiz'). Some versions might include a small amount of sugar in the tomato sauce for glazing.
Watch out for
Rice in the stuffing is the main risk (confirm omission). Sugar in tomato paste or sauce. Higher carb count from generous amounts of 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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