Jordanian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting traditional Jordanian meals to keto requires diligent selection and often significant modification due to prevalent carb-heavy staples.
Top ingredients
Grilled lamb, chicken, olive oil, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, and various spices are inherently keto-friendly components.
Danger zones
Rice (Mansaf, Maqluba), bread (Khobz, served with most meals), legumes (hummus, falafel, foul), and bulgur/freekeh are major carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine suits experienced keto dieters comfortable deconstructing plates, requesting modifications, and prioritizing grilled meats with non-starchy vegetable sides.
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Jaj Mashwi
Simple Grilled Chicken (Whole/Half)
A classic grilled whole or half chicken, marinated simply with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Middle Eastern sp…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein55 fat800 kcal
Makanek / Soujouk
Pan-Fried Spiced Lamb/Beef Sausages
Small, savory sausages typically made from lamb or beef, intensely seasoned with a blend of Middle Eastern spi…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Samak Maqli
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet (Breading-Free)
Fresh fish fillet (such as Red Snapper, Sea Bream, or Hammour) seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, and lemon, t…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat680 kcal
Ejjeh (Keto Modified)
Keto Herb Omelet (Flour-Free)
A savory, thick omelet or fritter-like dish made from eggs, a generous blend of fresh herbs (parsley, mint, di…
5 net8 total3 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
Fakhada Ghanam
Roasted Lamb Leg
A whole lamb leg, slow-roasted until fork-tender with a crisp exterior. It's typically marinated with olive oi…
5 net7 total2 fibre90 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Samak Mashwi (Keto Modified)
Grilled Fish with Keto Sides
A simple preparation of fresh whole fish, often grilled or baked, seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs. Whil…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
Arayes (Keto Modified)
Grilled Spiced Lamb/Beef Patties (Arayes Style, No Bread)
Traditionally, Arayes consists of a thin layer of spiced minced lamb or beef spread inside pita bread and then…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Fattoush
Keto Garden Salad with Omitted Bread
A fresh and vibrant mixed green salad with a tart dressing, typically including crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucum…
6 net12 total6 fibre8 protein38 fat400 kcal
Haneeth
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb/Goat
Traditionally, a whole lamb or goat (or a large cut like a shoulder or leg) is slow-cooked for many hours unti…
6 net8 total2 fibre95 protein85 fat1150 kcal
Jaj bil Forn
Baked Chicken with Herbs and Spices
Marinated chicken pieces (e.g., quarters or whole chicken) baked to tender perfection with a savory blend of l…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Kaware' (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Lamb/Beef Trotters (No Rice/Bread)
Slow-cooked lamb or beef trotters, braised until exceptionally tender in a flavorful broth with aromatic spice…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Khubeizeh (Malva Parviflora)
Wild Mallow with Olive Oil and Lemon
A traditional vegan side dish made from wild mallow leaves (similar to spinach), sautéed with generous olive o…
6 net12 total6 fibre10 protein35 fat380 kcal
Qalayet Baqleh
Purslane Sauté with Garlic and Tomato
A vibrant and tangy side dish featuring fresh purslane leaves sautéed in olive oil with garlic, onions, and so…
6 net12 total6 fibre8 protein30 fat340 kcal
Ras Ghanam (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Sheep's Head (Meat Only)
A traditional delicacy of slow-cooked sheep's head, seasoned and boiled until the meat is falling off the bone…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Rosto Lahmeh
Roasted Beef Slices
A classic beef roast, often made with an eye of round or sirloin cut, slow-roasted until tender and served in …
6 net8 total2 fibre85 protein65 fat900 kcal
Salatet Khodar
Arabic Mixed Vegetable Salad
A simple, refreshing salad typically made with finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and sometimes lettuce or bell…
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein35 fat350 kcal
Aghani (Keto Modified)
Mixed Lamb Organ Stew (No Carb Sides)
A hearty and flavorful stew made from a mix of various lamb organs such as heart, kidneys, and spleen, slowly …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
Keto Lahmeh bil Tahini
Spiced Ground Beef/Lamb with Tahini Sauce
A rich dish featuring spiced ground beef or lamb, often cooked with onions and pine nuts, topped with a creamy…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Lahm Marak
Lamb Stew (Broth-based)
Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked until falling apart in a deeply savory, aromatic broth with minimal low-carb…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Lahm Mashwi / Shish Kebab
Grilled Lamb Skewers
Tender cubes of lamb meat, typically marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and traditional spices, th…
7 net10 total3 fibre80 protein65 fat950 kcal
Kamouniyet Lahm
Cumin Spiced Meat Stew
A deeply flavored, rustic stew made with tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked with generous amounts of gr…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat800 kcal
Keto Samak Sayadiyeh (Spiced Fish Fillet)
Spiced Fish Fillet (Sayadieh style, no rice)
Flaky white fish fillet (e.g., cod, snapper) pan-fried or baked with a unique and aromatic blend of caramelize…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Kibdet Ghanam Maqliyeh
Sautéed Lamb Liver
Cubes of lamb liver, quickly sautéed with garlic, onions, bell peppers, and various spices, often finished wit…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kofta Mishwiyeh
Grilled Ground Meat Skewers/Patties
Spiced ground lamb or beef, mixed with finely chopped onions and parsley, formed into skewers or patties and g…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Mutabal / Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
A creamy and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of…
8 net18 total10 fibre10 protein45 fat500 kcal
Shish Tawook
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Marinated cubes of chicken breast, often with bell peppers and onions, grilled on skewers until tender and sli…
8 net12 total4 fibre90 protein50 fat800 kcal
Warak Enab bil Lahmeh (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Ground Meat (No Rice)
Savory grape leaves traditionally stuffed with a mixture of ground lamb or beef, herbs, and spices, slow-cooke…
8 net11 total3 fibre32 protein49.5 fat630 kcal
Zarb
Bedouin Underground Oven Roasted Lamb/Chicken
A traditional Bedouin dish where marinated lamb or chicken is slow-cooked in a sealed underground oven (taboon…
8 net10 total2 fibre80 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Bamia bil Zeit
Okra in Olive Oil
Okra pods slowly cooked in olive oil with tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cilantro. A savory and tangy vegetarian…
9 net18 total9 fibre6 protein30 fat350 kcal
Loubieh bil Zeit
Green Beans Stewed in Olive Oil (Keto Side)
A simple and flavorful vegetarian dish featuring fresh green beans simmered in olive oil with tomatoes, onions…
9 net15 total6 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
Mfarraket Lahmeh
Shredded Spiced Lamb with Onions and Ghee
Finely shredded or minced lamb (sometimes beef or chicken) sautéed with generous amounts of onions, garlic, an…
9 net12 total3 fibre80 protein75 fat900 kcal
Samakeh Harra
Spicy Baked Fish with Tahini and Nuts (no rice)
A whole baked fish (often sea bream or snapper) topped with a savory and slightly spicy tahini, cilantro, garl…
9 net14 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Shawarma Lahm/Dajaj
Beef/Chicken Shawarma Plate (meat only)
Thinly sliced, marinated beef or chicken, slow-roasted on a vertical spit, bursting with Middle Eastern spices…
9 net12 total3 fibre80 protein55 fat850 kcal
Dajaj bil Zeitoun wal Hamod
Chicken with Olives and Lemon
Succulent chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks) slow-cooked or braised in a savory sauce with green oli…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein65 fat780 kcal
Dawoud Basha
Meatballs in Savory Tomato Sauce
Flavorful meatballs made from ground lamb or beef, simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce with onions and spi…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein60 fat720 kcal
Galayet Bandora bil Lahmeh
Lamb & Tomato Skillet with Keto Sides
A savory skillet dish featuring tender lamb pieces slow-cooked with fresh ripe tomatoes, garlic, and green chi…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Khushkhash Kebab
Spicy Tomato Kofta with Bell Peppers
Succulent ground lamb or beef skewers (kofta) either grilled or baked, then served in a rich, spicy tomato sau…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Kofta bil Sayniyeh
Baked Kofta with Tomatoes
Seasoned ground lamb or beef kofta, typically formed into patties or a flat layer, baked in a tray with slices…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat780 kcal
Kousa Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Keto Stuffed Zucchini (Meat-Only or with Cauliflower Rice)
Zucchini hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with a mixture of seasoned minced meat and rice, then simmered…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Nikhkh'a Mashwi
Roasted Bone Marrow
Beef or lamb bone marrow, roasted within the bone until it becomes a rich, unctuous, and spreadable delicacy. …
1 net1 total0 fibre12 protein95 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Gambari Mashwi / Maqli
Grilled / Fried Shrimp (Prawns)
Succulent shrimp (prawns) prepared either grilled with a simple marinade of lemon, garlic, olive oil, and herb…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Maqli bil Thawm wal Kasbara (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Fish with Garlic and Cilantro (Keto)
Fresh whole fish or fillets (e.g., sea bream, snapper) seasoned, and pan-fried until crispy, then finished wit…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Summan Mashwi
Grilled Quail
Whole quail, marinated in a blend of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and various spices (such as paprika and t…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Tihal Maqliyeh
Fried Lamb Spleen
Pan-fried slices of lamb spleen, typically seasoned simply with garlic and lemon juice. A savory and authentic…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat447 kcal
KAsoon
Zarb (Lamb Cooked in Underground Oven)
Pit-Cooked Lamb (Keto Modified)
A Bedouin specialty featuring incredibly tender, succulent lamb (usually a whole shoulder or leg) cooked slowl…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Dajaj Musahhab
Deboned Grilled Chicken (No Rice/Carb Sides)
Deboned whole chicken, marinated in a blend of traditional spices, lemon, and olive oil, then grilled or roast…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Fawaregh (Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines)
Keto Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines
A uniquely authentic dish, where cleaned lamb intestines are carefully stuffed with a rich, spiced mixture of …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Harees (Chicken and Cauliflower Puree)
Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Harees
A keto interpretation of the traditional creamy, slow-cooked Harees. Instead of cracked wheat, tender shredded…
4 net8 total4 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Kibdeh Ghanam Maqliyeh
Fried Lamb Liver
Pan-fried tender lamb liver, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and spices. A common mezze or main dish, rich in fla…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat585 kcal
KAsoon
Lahmeh Mafrumeh bil Sanobar
Minced Meat with Pine Nuts
Seasoned minced lamb or beef, pan-fried with toasted pine nuts, typically with a hint of onion and aromatic sp…
4 net7 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
لسانات مقلية بالكسبرة والثوم (Lisanat Maqliyeh bil Kasbara wal Thawm)
Fried Lamb Tongues with Cilantro and Garlic
Tender lamb tongues, slow-cooked until exceptionally soft, then pan-fried with liberal amounts of olive oil, f…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ras Asfour (Keto Modified)
Small Lamb Cubes with Lemon and Garlic
Bite-sized cubes of tender lamb (or beef) sautéed until perfectly cooked, then finished with fresh garlic, vib…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Shawarma Lahm (بدون خبز)
Lamb Shawarma Meat (No Bread, No Sauces)
Thinly sliced, marinated lamb or beef, slow-cooked to perfection on a vertical rotisserie, resulting in tender…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Za'atar wa Zeit
Thyme and Olive Oil Dip (Keto Modified)
A quintessential Jordanian mezze consisting of a fragrant blend of dried wild thyme (za'atar) mixed generously…
4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein48 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Fawaregh bil Hamod w Thawm
Sautéed Lamb Intestines with Lemon & Garlic
A rich and traditional offal dish where tender lamb intestines (fawaregh) are boiled until soft, then quickly …
5 net6 total1 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Manakish Zaatar (Almond/Coconut Flour Base)
Keto Zaatar Flatbread (Almond/Coconut Flour Base)
A keto version of the popular Middle Eastern flatbread, 'Manakish'. An almond or coconut flour-based dough is …
5 net12 total7 fibre15 protein32 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Kibbeh Nayyeh (Keto Modified - No Bulgur)
Raw Spiced Ground Lamb/Beef (Bulgur-Free)
A traditional Levantine dish made keto-friendly by preparing raw, finely ground lean lamb or beef mixed with a…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
كفتة كوسا باللحمة (Kofta Kousa bil Lahmeh)
Zucchini & Minced Meat Kofta
Minced lamb or beef mixed with grated and squeezed zucchini, finely chopped onions, garlic, fresh parsley, min…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Rosto Dajaj (Keto Modified)
Keto Roasted Stuffed Chicken Roulade
Boneless chicken breast or thigh, pounded thin, rolled around a savory stuffing of seasoned minced lamb or bee…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Ejjeh Khodar Mashakkaleh (بدون طحين)
Mixed Vegetable Fritters (Flourless)
Savory, pan-fried fritters made with finely chopped mixed low-carb vegetables (such as zucchini, eggplant, bel…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal