Борщ (Кето-Friendly, без картоплі)
Ukrainian Red Borscht (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes or beans. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A quintessential Ukrainian soup, rich and flavorful, made with beef or pork broth, beets, cabbage, carrots (limited), and other vegetables, often served with a generous dollop of sour cream.
Key ingredients
Beef/Pork broth, beets, cabbage, onion, carrots, sugar-free tomato paste, garlic, dill, bay leaf, full-fat sour cream.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes or beans. Request minimal carrots. Confirm no sugar is added to the broth or for balancing beet flavor, which is a common practice.
Watch out for
Potatoes, beans, added sugar for sweetness (common), higher carb content from beets and carrots (natural sugars).
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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