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.
8 matching dishes
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
KAsoon
باذنجان مشوي بالجبنة (Bathenjan Mashwi bil Jibneh)
Grilled Eggplant with Halloumi Cheese
Tender slices of eggplant are grilled to smoky perfection, then topped generously with melted halloumi or akka…
5 net12 total7 fibre25 protein40 fat500 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
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
مفركة بقلة باللحمة (Mfarraket Baqleh bil Lahmeh)
Sautéed Purslane with Minced Lamb
A simple and nutritious home-style dish featuring fresh purslane leaves, known for their slightly tart and lem…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Mfarraket Baqleh wal Jebneh
Purslane and Cheese Scramble
A simple, rustic scramble of fresh purslane (baqleh) sautéed with onions and then combined with crumbled, salt…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
قلاية كرشة بالثوم والكسبرة (Qalayet Kirsheh bil Toum w Kasbara)
Pan-Fried Tripe with Garlic and Coriander
A traditional and robust offal dish where tender, pre-boiled pieces of tripe (sheep or beef stomach) are vigor…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Mashwi bil Kasbara wal Thawm wal Zeitoun
Grilled Fish with Coriander, Garlic, and Olives
A whole fresh fish (e.g., Red Snapper, Sea Bream) butterflied and grilled, generously marinated or stuffed wit…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal