Jordanian keto guide

Artichoke hearts cooked with seasoned minced lamb, then topped with fried or scrambled eggs. A hearty and flav…

A vibrant and textural vegetarian dish featuring pan-fried or roasted eggplant cubes mixed with sautéed bell p…

A savory omelette or fritter made with finely chopped or mashed cauliflower, eggs, fresh herbs (like parsley a…

Slices of grilled eggplant layered with richly seasoned minced lamb and topped with generous melted akkawi or …

A keto-adapted version of the traditional 'Kibbeh Batata', typically made with potatoes. This dish replaces po…

A keto adaptation of the traditional Palestinian/Jordanian dish 'Maftoul'. Instead of large wheat couscous, st…

A comforting, traditional stew made with a variety of seasonal leafy greens (such as chard, spinach, and wild …

A keto-friendly interpretation of the smoky freekeh makloubeh. Instead of wheat freekeh, cauliflower rice is s…

A drier, intensely flavored version of Molokhia where fresh Molokhia leaves are finely chopped and sautéed wit…

Chicken pieces (typically thighs or drumsticks) slow-cooked in a traditional tagine pot with green olives, pre…

Cauliflower florets fried until golden brown and tender-crisp. Traditionally a light flour coating might be us…

Tender lamb liver pan-fried with caramelized onions, tangy sumac, and a generous amount of olive oil. A popula…

A robust and flavorful dish of pan-fried lamb or beef liver sautéed with finely chopped onions, ample garlic, …

A robust and spicy sauté of beef or calf liver, cooked with bell peppers, onions, and a distinct blend of spic…

A flavorful dish of highly spiced ground lamb or beef, typically baked on flatbread. For a keto version, the r…

A unique savory stew, modified for keto, featuring tender lamb chunks slow-cooked with a generous amount of gr…

A simple, rustic side dish featuring diced eggplant and colorful bell peppers sautéed with garlic and generous…

A simple yet delicious pan-fried dish featuring diced eggplant scrambled with eggs, often seasoned with garlic…

A simple, hearty home-style dish featuring shredded chicken pan-fried with onions, various spices (like turmer…

A rustic, flavorful home-style dish featuring sautéed mushrooms scrambled with spiced ground beef or lamb, typ…

A vibrant pan-fry or stir-fry featuring a medley of fresh seafood (shrimp, calamari, fish pieces) with garlic,…

A vibrant 'galayet' (frying pan dish) featuring sautéed bell peppers (often a mix of colors) with tender chunk…

A sizzling skillet dish featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef sautéed with fresh mushrooms, onions, and melt…

Crisp-tender florets of cauliflower, roasted until slightly caramelized and smoky, generously drizzled with a …

A delicate fish dish where white fish fillets are gently cooked in a tangy, full-fat yogurt sauce, often flavo…

Pan-fried chicken livers quickly sautéed with generous amounts of garlic and finished with a bright squeeze of…

A creamy, tangy soup made with fermented yogurt (laban), cooked with tender pieces of lamb and seasoned with g…

A flavorful and robust chicken tray bake, traditionally prepared with potatoes. This keto version substitutes …

A savory baked tray dish featuring thick slices of Halloumi cheese and sautéed mushrooms, seasoned generously …

A rustic and hearty baked tray dish featuring succulent pieces of lamb or beef (or minced meat) cooked with ea…

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender cubes of lamb with soft eggplant in a rich, lightly spiced tomato…

Florets of cauliflower sautéed or lightly fried, then mixed with seasoned minced beef or lamb and crunchy waln…

Savory fritters or a thick omelet made with grated or finely diced eggplant, eggs, fresh herbs like parsley an…

A rustic and hearty stew baked in a traditional clay pot. Chunks of tender eggplant and succulent lamb are slo…

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy, tangy full-fat yogurt sauce with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fr…

A traditional, rustic stew made from various lamb entrails (such as spleen, heart, liver, lungs), slow-cooked …

A hearty and nutritious stew combining fresh green beans and tender chunks of lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a r…

A grand celebratory dish of a whole roasted lamb, traditionally stuffed with rice and nuts. For a keto version…

A deep-fried, torpedo-shaped kibbeh, traditionally made with a bulgur shell and minced meat filling. For keto,…

A ketogenic version of the classic 'upside-down' layered dish. It consists of layers of fried eggplant and ten…

A ketogenic adaptation of Jordan's national dish. This version features tender, slow-cooked lamb in a rich, ta…

A hearty and satisfying scramble where diced kohlrabi serves as a low-carb substitute for potatoes, mixed with…

A savory keto twist on the traditional Qatayef. Spiced minced lamb or beef filling, subtly seasoned with Middl…

Flaky white fish fillets (e.g., cod, snapper) baked in a traditional clay pot (tajine) with a colorful medley …

A comforting and light creamy soup made from pureed zucchini, often enhanced with a touch of cream or yogurt, …

A satisfying baked dish featuring tender cauliflower florets combined with richly seasoned minced lamb and top…

A flavorful pan-fried or baked dish of minced chicken, often mixed with finely chopped onions, garlic, and fre…

A traditional stew featuring tender cardoon stalks cooked with chunks of lamb or beef, often flavored with lem…

A pan-fried or lightly stewed liver dish, typically lamb or chicken, sautéed with onions, garlic, and walnuts.…

Spiced ground lamb or beef kofta, shaped onto skewers alternating with chunks of bell peppers and onions, then…

Thick, strained yogurt cheese (labneh) drizzled generously with olive oil, often served as a simple breakfast …

A comforting layered bake featuring sautéed zucchini slices combined with seasoned minced lamb or beef, often …

A comforting and savory stew of finely shredded cabbage and seasoned ground lamb, slowly cooked until tender. …

Shredded cabbage sautéed until tender with seasoned minced lamb or beef, often flavored with garlic, cumin, an…

A vibrant platter of seasoned lamb cubes grilled to perfection alongside an assortment of fresh, grilled low-c…

Tender lamb shank, slow-cooked until it falls off the bone in a rich, aromatic broth often flavored with veget…

A rustic and flavorful dish featuring lamb tripe stir-fried with ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, and traditiona…

A flavorful home-style scramble where finely chopped or 'riced' cauliflower is sautéed with seasoned minced la…

A traditional green stew made from jute mallow leaves (molokhia) cooked with rabbit meat in a rich broth flavo…

A creamy and savory dip made from roasted red bell peppers blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and…