Patlıcan Kebabı
Ground Meat and Eggplant Skewers/Casserole
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is added to the meat mixture (uncommon for this specific dish, but always good to check with any ground meat dish). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious and visually appealing dish where slices of eggplant are layered or skewered alternately with seasoned ground meat patties, then baked in a tomato-based sauce.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, green peppers, olive oil, spices (cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice is added to the meat mixture (uncommon for this specific dish, but always good to check with any ground meat dish). Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Eggplant, tomatoes, and onions contribute to total carbs. Hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce.
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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