Mercimek Köftesi (Keto Kıymalı, Bulgursuz)
Keto Lamb/Beef 'Lentil-Style' Meatballs (No Bulgur)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the keto (meat-based, bulgur-free) version. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the popular 'mercimek köftesi'. Instead of lentils and bulgur, this dish uses finely ground lamb or beef, kneaded with finely chopped bell peppers, parsley, mint, and a minimal amount of onion and tomato paste, to achieve a similar texture and spice profile without the carbs.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, finely chopped red/green bell peppers, fresh parsley, fresh mint, minimal onion, minimal tomato paste, isot pepper, cumin, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the keto (meat-based, bulgur-free) version. Ensure minimal use of onion and tomato paste. Served without lettuce wraps or bread.
Watch out for
The traditional dish is very high in carbs (lentils, bulgur). This requires a specific keto recipe from the restaurant. Tomato paste can contain sugar.
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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