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Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Peppers (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread (ekmek) which is traditionally served for dipping. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Turkish breakfast or brunch dish consisting of eggs scrambled with sautéed tomatoes, green bell peppers, and onions, often cooked with a generous amount of olive oil or butter, and seasoned with red pepper flakes.
Key ingredients
Eggs, tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, olive oil/butter, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes.
How to make it keto
Request no bread (ekmek) which is traditionally served for dipping. Ask for lower onion/tomato content if carb sensitive, though this might be harder to control in a restaurant.
Watch out for
Tomatoes and onions contribute significantly to carb count, especially in a large portion. Often served with generous amounts of bread, which must be omitted.
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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