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.
33 matching dishes
Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Keto Pan-Fried Fish)
Pan-Fried White Fish (Keto-Style)
A fillet of white fish (such as Tilapia, Cod, or local varieties) pan-fried until golden and crispy, seasoned …
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Tokhm Morgh ba Karafs
Eggs with Sautéed Celery (Keto-Style)
A simple yet flavorful dish of scrambled or fried eggs combined with tender, sautéed celery and often a touch …
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein45 fat520 kcal
Khoresh Karafs (Celery Stew with Lamb/Beef, without rice)
Persian Celery & Herb Stew with Lamb/Beef (without rice)
A fragrant and savory stew featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef, slow-cooked with fresh celery, a generous …
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
Kookoo Gorgor (Keto-style)
Nettle Fritter (Keto-style)
An authentic and unique fritter from Northern Iran, primarily made from blanched nettle leaves and eggs. This …
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Keto Kufteh Tabrizi (No Rice/Legumes)
Tabriz-Style Meatballs (Keto Modified)
A regional specialty from Tabriz, these are large, savory meatballs made from ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Khoresh Rivas
Lamb and Rhubarb Herb Stew (Keto, No Rice)
A unique and tangy stew combining tender pieces of lamb or beef with fresh rhubarb stalks, and a fragrant blen…
8 net14 total6 fibre50 protein42 fat620 kcal
Khoresht-e Tokhme Morgh
Keto Egg and Herb Stew
A savory stew primarily featuring eggs, sautéed herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, fenugreek), and onions, often …
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Mahi-e Ghelgheli (Keto Fish Meatballs)
Keto Fish Meatballs (in a light sauce)
Tender fish meatballs, prepared without breadcrumbs or flour, simmered in a light, savory sauce. A lesser-know…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
Kalah Joosh
Whey-Based Soup/Stew with Meat (No Bread)
A rustic, thick, and savory soup/stew from central Iran, primarily made with kashk (fermented whey), sautéed o…
9 net12 total3 fibre28 protein38 fat480 kcal
Vavishka (Keto Sautéed Ground Meat & Tomato)
Sautéed Ground Meat & Tomato (Keto-Style)
A simple and robust dish, often from the Caspian region, featuring sautéed ground beef or lamb cooked with oni…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Goosht o Piaz (Keto Sautéed Lamb/Beef with Onions)
Sautéed Lamb/Beef with Onions (Keto-Style)
A rustic and flavorful dish consisting of tender chunks of lamb or beef, sautéed with generous amounts of slic…
10 net13 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Khoresh-e Kongar
Cardoon Stew with Lamb/Beef (No Rice)
A distinctive and savory stew featuring tender cardoon stalks, succulent lamb or beef, slow-cooked with fresh …
10 net18 total8 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Khoresh Kadoo
Zucchini and Tomato Stew with Meat (Keto, No Rice/Legumes)
A comforting and savory stew featuring tender slices of zucchini cooked with pieces of lamb or beef in a rich …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Khoresht-e Kholal Badam
Almond Slivers and Meat Stew (Keto-style)
A unique stew with tender lamb or beef, slivered almonds, onions, and saffron, often with a hint of tomato pas…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Khoresh Loobia Sabz
Green Bean Stew with Lamb/Beef (No Potatoes/Rice)
A hearty stew made with tender pieces of lamb or beef, fresh green beans, and sautéed onions, simmered in a sa…
11 net19 total8 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Kookoo Bademjan
Eggplant and Herb Frittata
A delicious and substantial frittata made with tender roasted or fried eggplant, eggs, onions, garlic, and fre…
11 net18 total7 fibre22 protein40 fat500 kcal
Ghormeh Sabzi
Herb and Bean Stew
A deeply flavorful and aromatic stew, considered one of Iran's national dishes, made with a blend of sautéed f…
12 net20 total8 fibre55 protein50 fat720 kcal
Kalam Pazi (Khoresh Kalam)
Cabbage and Meat Stew (No Rice)
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender shredded cabbage, lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth w…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Khoresh-e Bamieh
Okra Stew with Lamb/Beef (No Rice)
A savory and tangy stew made with tender okra pods and chunks of lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-ba…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Kookoo Sabzi
Herb Frittata/Omelet
A thick, savory herb frittata, packed with a vibrant mixture of fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, fenugree…
13 net18 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Mahi Shekampor (Keto-Style)
Stuffed Baked Fish (without rice)
A whole fish, typically white fish, baked after being generously stuffed with a mixture of aromatic herbs, wal…
13 net18 total5 fibre70 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Khoresht-e Felfel
Bell Pepper and Meat Stew (without rice)
A hearty stew made with tender pieces of beef or lamb and plenty of colorful bell peppers, slow-cooked in a sa…
14 net20 total6 fibre45 protein75 fat950 kcal
Khoresh Bademjan
Eggplant and Meat Stew
A hearty and tangy stew featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef, fried eggplant, and tomatoes, often flavored …
15 net25 total10 fibre50 protein55 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Gol Kalam
Cauliflower Stew with Lamb/Beef (without rice)
A hearty stew made with chunks of lamb or beef and tender cauliflower florets, simmered in a savory tomato-bas…
8 net13 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Mahi-e Ghabalieh
Keto-style Braised Fish with Herbs & Spices (without rice)
Fish (often whole) braised or baked with a rich, aromatic paste of fresh herbs (like cilantro, parsley, fenugr…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresh-e Bamieh (Okra and Lamb/Beef Stew, No Rice)
Okra and Lamb/Beef Stew (Keto-Style)
A flavorful and hearty stew featuring tender okra pods cooked with chunks of lamb or beef in a rich tomato-bas…
10 net18 total8 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Chaghaleh Badam
Green Almond Stew with Lamb/Beef (without rice)
A seasonal stew (typically spring) featuring tender lamb or beef with fresh, unripe green almonds (chaghaleh b…
10 net18 total8 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Tareh
Leek Stew with Lamb/Beef (without rice)
A fragrant stew featuring tender lamb or beef slow-cooked with fresh leeks and a mix of herbs, typically parsl…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Morgh ba Gerdoo (Keto Braised Chicken with Walnuts)
Keto Braised Chicken with Walnuts
Tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory sauce made from finely ground walnuts and sautéed onions. This…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Asheh Bademjan (Keto-Style)
Eggplant and Lamb/Beef Stew (No Grains/Legumes)
A hearty, rustic stew from Kerman, traditionally made with lamb or beef, eggplant, onions, garlic, and kashk (…
12 net20 total8 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Goosht-e Morgh-e Baft
Braised Chicken in Yogurt Sauce
A lesser-known regional dish featuring tender chicken pieces slow-braised in a rich, tangy sauce made with pla…
12 net15 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Mahi-e Garmak
Stewed Fish with Herbs (No Rice)
A specific Gilani fish preparation where white fish (such as carp or cod) is gently stewed with a vibrant blen…
12 net15 total3 fibre43 protein32 fat560 kcal
KAsoon
Ghalieh Bademjan (Sour Eggplant and Lamb/Beef Stew, No Rice)
Sour Eggplant and Lamb/Beef Stew (Keto-Style)
A distinct eggplant and meat stew, characterized by its rich herb base and sour flavor, often achieved with ta…
15 net22 total7 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal