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.
42 matching dishes
Maghz
Pan-fried/Boiled Lamb or Beef Brain
A delicacy in Iranian cuisine, consisting of lamb or beef brain, often simply boiled and then pan-fried with b…
1 net1 total0 fibre20 protein75 fat800 kcal
Khash
Beef Feet Stew (Keto-style)
A traditional, very rich, gelatinous stew made from slow-cooked beef feet, sometimes with other beef parts. Kn…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Kabab-e Reh (Grilled Lamb Chops)
Grilled Lamb Chops (Keto)
Succulent bone-in lamb chops, marinated and grilled to perfection. Typically seasoned with onion juice, saffro…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein70 fat850 kcal
Ghavurma
Slow-Cooked Lamb or Beef (Keto-style)
A rich and tender dish of slow-cooked lamb or beef, often rendered in its own fat or added oil, seasoned simpl…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Kaleh Pacheh
Lamb's Head and Trotters Soup (Keto, No Bread)
A traditional, very rich and hearty lamb soup made from the head and trotters, slow-cooked until exceptionally…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Zaban
Braised Lamb/Beef Tongue with Keto Sides
Tender lamb or beef tongue, slow-cooked until exceptionally tender, often sliced and served simply with its na…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gusht-e Gosfand (Keto Slow-Roasted Lamb)
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder/Leg (Keto-Style)
Tender, succulent lamb (shoulder or leg) slow-roasted with aromatic spices like turmeric, bay leaves, and onio…
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Morgh-e Zireh
Cumin Braised Chicken (without rice)
A deeply aromatic chicken dish from certain regions of Iran, where chicken pieces are slow-braised with genero…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein85 fat1050 kcal
Keto Shekam Por
Stuffed Whole Fish with Herbs & Walnuts (No Fruit/Breadcrumbs)
A whole fish (often white fish like seabass or snapper) baked or roasted, traditionally stuffed with a fragran…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sujuk
Spiced Beef Sausage Platter (Keto-style)
A platter of pan-fried or grilled, dry-cured, spiced beef sausage (sujuk), often served with fried eggs or sim…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein58 fat700 kcal
Akbar Joojeh (Keto-Style Chicken)
Crispy Butter-Fried Chicken (Akbar Joojeh style, Keto)
A whole young chicken, traditionally marinated and then pan-fried in copious amounts of butter, resulting in i…
7 net8 total1 fibre80 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Ordak ba Bademjan (Keto Braised Duck with Eggplant)
Braised Duck with Eggplant (Keto-Style)
Tender pieces of duck meat, slowly braised in a rich and savory sauce, often with tender chunks of eggplant. T…
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Borani Esfenaj
Yogurt and Spinach Dip
A refreshing and healthy appetizer made by combining sautéed spinach with creamy full-fat plain yogurt, fresh …
8 net14 total6 fibre12 protein32 fat380 kcal
Goosht-e Gardan
Slow-Cooked Lamb Neck (without rice)
Succulent lamb neck, slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender with simple aromatics like onion and turmeric.…
8 net10 total2 fibre65 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Mahicheh
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
A fall-off-the-bone tender lamb shank, slow-cooked in a rich broth with onions and aromatic spices until incre…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Keto Dolmeh Barg-e Mo
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat & Herbs (No Rice)
Tender grape leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs (parsley, dil…
9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Mirza Ghasemi
Smoked Eggplant and Tomato Dip/Stew
A flavorful northern Iranian dip or side dish made from roasted or smoked eggplant, combined with tomatoes, ga…
9 net15 total6 fibre20 protein50 fat600 kcal
Morgh-e Torsh (Keto-Style)
Sour Chicken & Herb Stew (No Split Peas, No Rice)
A regional stew from Northern Iran, featuring chicken cooked in a rich, tangy sauce with aromatic herbs (parsl…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Borani Bademjan
Yogurt and Eggplant Dip
A creamy and flavorful dip featuring roasted or fried eggplant blended with rich, full-fat plain yogurt, fresh…
10 net18 total8 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
Eshkeneh (Keto-Style)
Onion and Egg Broth (without bread/potatoes)
A simple, rustic Iranian soup featuring sautéed onions, dried fenugreek, and eggs cracked directly into a flav…
10 net12 total2 fibre18 protein45 fat550 kcal
Khoresh Badam
Lamb/Chicken & Almond Stew (No Sugar/Fruit)
A fragrant Persian stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or chicken simmered with blanched almonds, onions, and…
10 net18 total8 fibre48 protein45 fat620 kcal
Ghalieh Meygoo (Keto-Style)
Shrimp, Tamarind & Herb Stew (No Rice)
A flavorful and tangy stew from Southern Iran, made with succulent shrimp, a rich paste of sautéed herbs (cila…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kashk-e Bademjan
Eggplant and Whey Dip
A rich and creamy appetizer made from fried or roasted eggplant mixed with kashk (fermented whey), fried mint,…
11 net18 total7 fibre15 protein58 fat650 kcal
Khoresh-e Gharch (Keto-Style)
Mushroom & Lamb/Beef Stew (No Rice)
A hearty and savory stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef slow-cooked with a generous amount of fresh m…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Keto Bozghorme (Goat/Lamb & Kashk Stew)
Keto Goat/Lamb & Kashk Stew (No Chickpeas)
A rich and hearty regional Iranian stew featuring tender pieces of slow-cooked goat or lamb meat, flavored wit…
14 net18 total4 fibre65 protein60 fat780 kcal
Sausis Bandari
Spicy Sausage with Onions & Tomatoes (No Potatoes/Bread)
A popular street food dish featuring spicy sausages (often Frankfurter-style or similar) sliced and sautéed wi…
14 net20 total6 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Ghoghroo
Savory Chicken/Duck with Pomegranate and Walnut (Keto-style)
A rich and savory stew (from northern Iran) featuring chicken or duck cooked with walnuts, pomegranate paste, …
17 net25 total8 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Kal Kabob (Keto-Style Dip)
Roasted Eggplant and Walnut Dip (minimal pomegranate)
A unique Gilaki roasted eggplant dip, distinct from Mirza Ghasemi by its inclusion of walnuts, fresh mint, gar…
20 net28 total8 fibre12 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Khoresh Fesenjan
Pomegranate and Walnut Stew with Chicken
A rich, savory and slightly sweet stew made with chicken (or duck/meatballs), ground walnuts, and pomegranate …
20 net28 total8 fibre45 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Tokhm-e Morgh Sorkh Shodeh
Pan-Fried Eggs (Iranian Style)
A simple, yet staple Iranian dish of eggs pan-fried, often until the whites are set and edges are slightly cri…
3 net3 total0 fibre22 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Goosht-e Darchin
Cinnamon Braised Lamb/Beef
A comforting and aromatic dish featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-braised with onions and a prominen…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein95 fat1150 kcal
KAsoon
Panir Bereshteh
Fried Cheese with Eggs and Herbs
A rustic and flavorful dish originating from the Gilan province, featuring local firm white cheese (similar to…
4 net5 total1 fibre42 protein71 fat885 kcal
KAsoon
Paya
Trotters Stew (Keto-style, without legumes/rice)
A very rich and comforting stew made from slow-cooked lamb or beef trotters until exceptionally tender, often …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Dalan
Dill Fish or Chicken Stew
A light and herbaceous stew with a distinct fresh dill flavor, typically made with fish or chicken. It's often…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Kuku-ye Piaz
Onion Frittata (Keto-style)
A savory Iranian egg frittata primarily featuring thinly sliced onions, mixed with eggs and spices, then pan-f…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein54 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Sir-o-Sheer
Creamy Garlic and Egg Stew (Gilan Style)
A rich and comforting stew from the Caspian region, featuring a creamy base of milk or heavy cream, abundant f…
10 net13 total3 fibre20 protein60 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Mast
Yogurt Stew with Lamb/Beef (Keto-style, without rice)
A rich and creamy stew, originating from Isfahan, made with tender lamb or beef, strained yogurt (mast), saffr…
12 net14 total2 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresh-e Tokhme Gorgor
Walnut Egg Stew from Gilan (Keto-Style)
A unique and rich stew from the Gilan region, featuring ground walnuts and eggs as its base, often prepared wi…
14 net23 total9 fibre56 protein110 fat1265 kcal
KAsoon
Khoresht-e Sir (Garlic and Chicken/Egg Stew, No Rice)
Gilani Garlic & Chicken/Egg Stew (Keto-Style)
A unique and aromatic stew from the Gilan region, featuring generous amounts of garlic, often with chicken or …
15 net20 total5 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Sir va Tokhme Morgh
Garlic and Egg Scramble
A rustic and flavorful scramble made with eggs, generous amounts of fresh garlic, onions, and often a touch of…
15 net18 total3 fibre28 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Morgh-e Shekam Por (Keto Stuffed Chicken)
Keto Stuffed Chicken with Herbs, Walnuts & Vegetables
A celebratory dish of whole roasted chicken, traditionally stuffed with a mixture that often includes rice, he…
18 net25 total7 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Sir Ghorme
Garlic Lamb Stew with Fenugreek
A flavorful and aromatic stew from Northern Iran, featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with a generous …
18 net21 total3 fibre65 protein95 fat1200 kcal