Karnıyarık (No Rice/Bulgur in Stuffing)
Baked Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: it is essential to confirm that the ground meat filling ('iç harç') does not contain rice or bulgur. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Eggplant halves that are fried/baked, then hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, then baked in a light tomato sauce. This keto version specifies no rice or bulgur in the meat filling.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato, green pepper, tomato paste, olive oil, parsley, salt, pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
It is essential to confirm that the ground meat filling ('iç harç') does not contain rice or bulgur. Request no bread on the side.
Watch out for
Rice or bulgur are commonly used as fillers in the meat mixture. Hidden sugars can be present in the tomato paste or sauce. Eggplant itself has moderate natural carbohydrates, so portion size matters.
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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