Iranian keto guide
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171 dishes42 keto as served112 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Iranian cuisine can be adapted to keto by focusing on grilled meats and select stews, but requires conscious avoidance of staple carb dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various grilled meats (lamb, beef, chicken), herbs, yogurt, eggplant, and simple vegetable salads.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are the ubiquitous rice dishes (chelo, polo), stews containing legumes or dried fruits, and all traditional breads and desserts.
Best for
This cuisine works best for high-protein keto dieters who are comfortable consistently skipping rice and bread while focusing on grilled meats and vegetable-based sides.
3 matching dishes
Sabzi Khordan
Fresh Herb Platter
A traditional platter of fresh aromatic herbs (such as mint, basil, tarragon, parsley, cilantro, dill), radish…
3 net6 total3 fibre5 protein5 fat80 kcal
Torshi Liteh
Pickled Eggplant Puree
A tangy and savory Persian pickle made from pureed cooked eggplant, mixed with various aromatic herbs (like mi…
4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein10 fat120 kcal
Barg-e Chogandar Sorkh Shodeh
Sautéed Beet Greens/Swiss Chard (Keto Side)
Fresh beet greens or Swiss chard, lightly sautéed with garlic and olive oil until tender. This simple and nutr…
5 net10 total5 fibre6 protein28 fat320 kcal