Ethiopian keto guide
Hostile
172 dishes34 keto as served72 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Fundamentally anti-keto because the cuisine is entirely designed to be eaten with your hands using a spongy, high-carb flatbread as the utensil.
Top ingredients
Doro wat (chicken stew) or tibs (sautéed meats)—but only if eaten with a fork.
Danger zones
njera (the foundational bread served under and with every meal), lentil stews (misir wat), and split pea dishes.
Best for
Dieters willing to completely break cultural norms by eating traditional stews with a fork and ignoring the foundational bread.
21 matching dishes
K'osta
Spiced Ethiopian Spinach
Fresh spinach sautéed with traditional Ethiopian spices like garlic, ginger, and green chilies. A naturally lo…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein18 fat200 kcal
Salata
Ethiopian Salad (with Keto Dressing)
A refreshing mix of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes green chilies or bell peppers. Modified t…
4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein25 fat250 kcal
Siga Shorba (Keto Modified)
Ethiopian Spiced Beef Broth (No Carbs)
A deeply flavorful beef broth, slowly simmered with Ethiopian spices like turmeric, garlic, ginger, and someti…
4 net5 total1 fibre15 protein9 fat150 kcal
Ayib
Ethiopian Fresh Cottage Cheese
A mild, crumbly, fresh Ethiopian cheese similar to cottage cheese or farmer's cheese. It's unsalted or lightly…
5 net5 total0 fibre15 protein12 fat180 kcal
Gomen
Sautéed Collard Greens
Finely chopped collard greens, simmered or sautéed with onions, garlic, and ginger until tender. A common and …
5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
Qimem Qarya (Keto Modified)
Spiced Sautéed Green Peppers
Green bell peppers and/or jalapeños are sautéed in niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) with garlic, a minim…
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein20 fat250 kcal
Keto Fasolia (Green Beans with reduced Carrots)
Green Bean and Carrot Medley (Keto Modified)
A vegetable dish featuring green beans and a very small amount of carrots (traditionally more carrots), sautée…
7 net12 total5 fibre4 protein30 fat320 kcal
Keto Tikel Gomen (Cabbage without Potatoes)
Spiced Cabbage and Carrot Stew (Keto Modified)
A hearty vegetable dish with cabbage, and sometimes a small amount of carrots (traditionally potatoes are incl…
7 net13 total6 fibre4 protein32 fat350 kcal
Bamia Wot
Keto Okra Stew
A savory stew featuring okra pods simmered in a light, mild sauce seasoned with garlic, ginger, and turmeric. …
9 net15 total6 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Gomen Be'Karia
Collard Greens with Chilies
A spicy and vibrant side dish of sautéed collard greens cooked with garlic, ginger, and a generous amount of g…
4 net12 total8 fibre10 protein35 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Awaze Sauce (Keto Modified)
Spicy Berbere Dipping Sauce (Keto)
A vibrant and fiery Ethiopian dipping sauce or condiment made from a base of berbere spice, often mixed with o…
5 net8 total3 fibre2 protein12 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Felefel (Keto Modified)
Spiced Green Chili Paste (Keto)
A robust and intensely flavorful green chili paste, traditionally made with green peppers, herbs, garlic, and …
5 net9 total4 fibre3 protein15 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Feta Salata
Feta Cheese Salad (with mixed greens, tomato, cucumber)
A refreshing and simple salad featuring crumbled feta cheese, crisp mixed greens (such as romaine or lettuce),…
5 net10 total5 fibre18 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Gome be Kibe
Wild Mushrooms with Spiced Butter
A simple yet luxurious side dish featuring wild mushrooms (Gome) sautéed to perfection in fragrant niter kibbe…
5 net10 total5 fibre10 protein38 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Gomen be'Kibe
Collard Greens with Clarified Butter
Fresh collard greens (Gomen) sautéed or lightly stewed with ample Niter Kibbeh (clarified butter), often with …
6 net12 total6 fibre8 protein32 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Karia K'ulwa
Sautéed Green Peppers (no injera)
Karia K'ulwa is a simple yet flavorful side dish featuring green bell peppers or mild chili peppers sautéed wi…
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein25 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Gomen Kitfo
Spiced Collard Greens with Niter Kibe
A flavorful dish made from finely chopped collard greens (gomen) cooked until tender with Ethiopian spices, of…
7 net12 total5 fibre10 protein38 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Timatim Salata
Tomato Salad
A refreshing salad made primarily from diced tomatoes, often mixed with red onions, green chilies, and dressed…
7 net10 total3 fibre3 protein15 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Zukini Tibs
Zucchini Stir-fry
A light and fresh stir-fry featuring sliced or diced zucchini, sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger, and mild s…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Atkilt Wat
Keto Mixed Vegetable Stew
A flavorful and aromatic stew of mixed low-carb vegetables, typically including cabbage, green beans, and bell…
8 net18 total10 fibre12 protein45 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Enguday Wot
Mushroom Stew (Keto Modified)
A savory and earthy stew made with mushrooms (often cremini or oyster mushrooms), slow-cooked in a mild or spi…
10 net18 total8 fibre15 protein35 fat450 kcal