Zeytinyağlı Pırasa (Keto Soğuk Meze)
Leeks in Olive Oil (Keto Cold Appetizer)
Yes, with a tweak: omit carrots entirely, or use only a few thin slices for flavor and color; absolutely no rice or sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Leeks cooked slowly in olive oil with minimal ingredients, traditionally served as a cold appetizer (meze). For a keto version, carrots are minimized or omitted, and no rice or sugar is added. The natural sweetness of the leeks shines through.
Key ingredients
Leeks, high-quality olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, black pepper. (Optional: very small amount of carrot for color, but should be omitted for strict keto).
How to make it keto
Omit carrots entirely, or use only a few thin slices for flavor and color; absolutely no rice or sugar.
Watch out for
Carrots (traditionally included), hidden sugar often added to Zeytinyağlı dishes, rice as a filler.
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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