Şakşuka (Fried Eggplant and Pepper Medley)
Fried Eggplant and Pepper Medley
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular meze featuring fried eggplant and bell peppers served in a rich tomato and garlic sauce.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, green bell peppers, tomato, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, salt, pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Ask for it 'ekmeksiz' (without bread) which it usually comes with for dipping.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce often contains sugar, especially in restaurant settings. Served as a dip with bread.
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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