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.
5 matching dishes
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
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