Голубці (Holubtsi)
Cabbage Rolls with Meat and Cauliflower Rice Filling
Yes, with a tweak: request the filling to be made with riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of ground meat (typically pork and beef) and riced cauliflower, simmered in a rich tomato and sour cream sauce. Traditional rice is replaced with cauliflower for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground pork, ground beef, riced cauliflower, onion, tomato paste, sour cream/heavy cream, dill, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request the filling to be made with riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce, and that the sauce is thickened without flour or starch.
Watch out for
Traditional versions always use rice in the filling. Tomato paste and any sauce can have added sugar. Ensure sauces are not flour-thickened.
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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