Iranian keto guide
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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.
15 matching dishes
Khoresh-e Havij (Keto-Style)
Lamb/Beef and Carrot Stew (Keto-Style)
A savory stew with tender lamb or beef chunks, cooked in a tomato and saffron-infused sauce with a moderate am…
16 net22 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Sir Vabij (Keto-Style)
Sautéed Eggplant and Garlic with Eggs and Ground Meat
A flavorful Gilaki dish featuring pan-sautéed eggplant and copious garlic, often enhanced with ground meat and…
17 net25 total8 fibre60 protein80 fat1150 kcal
Khoresh-e Kadu Halva'i (Keto-Style)
Lamb/Beef and Winter Squash Stew (Keto-Style)
A rich stew featuring succulent lamb or beef, slow-cooked with warming spices and chunks of winter squash (e.g…
18 net25 total7 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Khoresh Aloo Esfenaj
Lamb/Beef & Prune-Spinach Stew (no rice)
A flavorful and healthy stew with tender lamb or beef, fresh spinach, and sweet-tart prunes, simmered in a sav…
21 net30 total9 fibre50 protein48 fat700 kcal
Khoresh Gheymeh
Split Pea & Lamb Stew (no potato, no rice)
A savory stew featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef, yellow split peas, dried limes (limoo amani), and tomat…
23 net35 total12 fibre50 protein45 fat680 kcal
Khoresh Beh
Lamb/Beef & Quince Stew (no rice)
A fragrant and unique stew featuring tender lamb or beef, caramelized quince pieces, and sometimes split peas,…
24 net32 total8 fibre50 protein50 fat720 kcal
Bademjan Tarchin (Keto-Style)
Baked Eggplant and Yogurt Casserole
A delicious baked casserole featuring layers of sautéed eggplant, mixed with a rich yogurt and egg custard, of…
25 net35 total10 fibre30 protein65 fat920 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Gheymeh Nesar (Lamb/Beef with Barberries & Nuts)
Jeweled Lamb/Beef Topping (Keto-style)
A savory and aromatic dish, traditionally a topping for rice, featuring small cubes of lamb or beef slow-cooke…
17 net23 total6 fibre50 protein85 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Adas Polo (Keto-Style)
Keto Lentil & Meat Cauliflower Rice (No Raisins/Dates)
A fragrant and hearty dish, traditionally a rice pilaf with brown lentils, often mixed with sautéed ground mea…
18 net30 total12 fibre55 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Baghali Polo (Keto-Style)
Keto Dill & Fava Bean Lamb/Beef with Cauliflower Rice
A classic Persian dish, traditionally a fragrant rice pilaf with fresh dill and fava beans, often served with …
18 net28 total10 fibre60 protein60 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Shirazi Cabbage and Meatball Stew
Shirazi Cabbage and Meatball Stew (No Rice)
A modified version of the classic Kalam Polo Shirazi, transformed into a hearty and flavorful stew. This dish …
19 net25 total6 fibre50 protein56 fat810 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Anar Oghoru
Pomegranate Chicken and Onion Stew
A tangy and rich stew, typically made with chicken or duck, braised in a sauce of caramelized onions and pomeg…
24 net25 total1 fibre60 protein75 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Kofteh Anar
Keto Pomegranate Meatballs
Savory meatballs (kofteh) made from ground meat, often mixed with herbs and spices, then simmered in a tangy s…
24 net25 total1 fibre66 protein85 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Morgh va Aloocheh
Chicken and Sour Plum Stew
A traditional Persian stew where chicken is simmered with sour plums (aloocheh or aloo bokhara), onions, and s…
40 net45 total5 fibre60 protein75 fat1050 kcal
KAsoon
Sir va Anar
Garlic and Pomegranate Chicken/Duck Stew
A rich and intensely flavored stew, originating from the Caspian region, featuring chicken or duck cooked with…
43 net45 total2 fibre60 protein75 fat1080 kcal