Şakşuka (Patatessiz)
Turkish Eggplant and Pepper Mezze (No Potatoes, No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added to the dish. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A cold or warm mezze dish made from fried eggplant, green peppers, and tomatoes, usually with garlic and liberal olive oil. Modified to exclude potatoes and served without bread.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, green peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added to the dish. Request no bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Potatoes are sometimes included in variants; typically served with bread; potential sugar in tomato 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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