Patlıcan Kebabı (Pilav ve Ekmeksiz)
Eggplant Kebab (No Rice or Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no bread (lavaş), and no starchy vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious kebab where sliced eggplants are layered with seasoned ground lamb or beef, often grilled or baked with tomatoes and peppers. Naturally keto, but commonly served with rice and bread. Ensure these high-carb sides are omitted.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers, onion, parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no bread (lavaş), and no starchy vegetables. Ask for a simple green salad with olive oil and lemon. Confirm no sugar in tomato paste or sauces.
Watch out for
The dish itself is low-carb, but hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauces are possible. Starchy sides are the main risk.
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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