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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Labneh
Strained Yogurt Dip
Thick, creamy strained yogurt, often drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint. A refreshing and t…
10 net10 total0 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
Mfarraket Kousa ma' Bayd
Zucchini and Egg Scramble
A simple and hearty scramble of finely diced or shredded zucchini, sautéed with onions and garlic, then cooked…
10 net15 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat520 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
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
KAsoon
Mfarraket Zahr ma' Bayd
Cauliflower Scramble with Eggs
A quick and simple home-style dish made by sautéing finely chopped cauliflower florets until tender, then scra…
6 net12 total6 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Fotor w Bayd
Mushroom and Egg Scramble
A rustic and hearty scramble of sautéed mushrooms with eggs, often seasoned with garlic and herbs.…
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein30 fat382 kcal
KAsoon
Sabanegh bil Lahmeh wal Bayd
Spinach with Minced Meat and Eggs
A wholesome skillet dish featuring sautéed spinach and seasoned minced beef or lamb, often flavored with garli…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Fasolia Khadra ma' Bayd
Green Beans with Eggs
A simple and rustic home-style dish consisting of fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and then cooked with e…
7 net13 total6 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Mfarraket Jebneh ma' Na'na'
Scrambled Cheese with Mint
A simple yet profoundly flavorful breakfast or light meal. This dish consists of firm white cheese (like Nabul…
7 net8 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Fotor bil Lahmeh wal Bayd
Mushroom, Meat, and Egg Scramble
A hearty pan-fry (qalayet) featuring seasoned ground meat, sautéed mushrooms, and scrambled eggs, all cooked t…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein58 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Halloumi bil Kousa wal Felfel
Halloumi, Zucchini & Bell Pepper Stir-fry
A flavorful stir-fry combining savory halloumi cheese with fresh zucchini and colorful bell peppers, sautéed w…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Shatha bil Bayd
Wild Cress and Egg Scramble
A vibrant and earthy scramble of fresh wild Shatha cress, sautéed with onions and garlic in olive oil, then co…
7 net12 total5 fibre30 protein42 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Akkawi bil Lahmeh Mafrumeh
Baked Akkawi Cheese with Minced Meat
A delicious baked dish featuring slices of mild Akkawi cheese topped with a rich layer of spiced minced lamb o…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Bayd bil Jebneh wal Felfel
Eggs with Cheese and Bell Peppers
A wholesome breakfast or light meal consisting of scrambled or pan-fried eggs cooked with generous amounts of …
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Laban Rayeb bil Khiyar w Na'na' (كيتو)
Keto Fermented Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint
A refreshing and tangy dish made from homemade fermented yogurt (Laban Rayeb), blended with fresh cucumber, fr…
8 net10 total2 fibre22 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Bayd bil Felfel
Eggs with Peppers Scramble
A simple yet satisfying breakfast or light meal, where eggs are scrambled or fried with diced bell peppers, on…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Felfel bil Lahmeh wal Bayd
Sautéed Peppers, Minced Meat, and Eggs
A robust and flavorful stir-fry featuring bell peppers (or mild green chilies), minced lamb or beef, and scram…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Kousa bil Jebneh Nabulsiyeh (Keto)
Sautéed Zucchini with Nabulsi Cheese (Keto)
Tender zucchini pieces sautéed with fragrant onions and garlic, then mixed with cubes of golden-brown pan-frie…
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein48 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Salatet Halloumi wal Zaitoun wal Fasolia Khadra
Halloumi, Olive, and Green Bean Salad
A substantial and refreshing salad featuring grilled or pan-fried halloumi cheese cubes, blanched crisp-tender…
8 net14 total6 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Silq bil Laban wal Thawm
Swiss Chard with Yogurt and Garlic
A rustic and refreshing dish featuring fresh Swiss chard sautéed with garlic in olive oil, then generously mix…
8 net12 total4 fibre15 protein32 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Siniyet Kousa wal Zahra bil Lahmeh
Zucchini and Cauliflower Bake with Lamb
A delightful tray bake combining tender slices of zucchini and cauliflower florets with seasoned minced lamb o…
8 net14 total6 fibre50 protein42 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Akkoub bil Lahmeh
Wild Artichoke Thistle with Meat
A prized seasonal delicacy, this dish features the tender stalks of wild artichoke thistle (akkoub) stewed wit…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Akkoub ma' Bayd
Wild Thistle with Eggs
A seasonal delicacy featuring the tender hearts of wild thistle (akkoub) sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and s…
9 net15 total6 fibre22 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Ardisawki bil Lahmeh wal Bayd
Artichoke Hearts with Minced Lamb and Eggs
Artichoke hearts cooked with seasoned minced lamb, then topped with fried or scrambled eggs. A hearty and flav…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Ejjeh Zahra
Cauliflower Omelette/Fritters
A savory omelette or fritter made with finely chopped or mashed cauliflower, eggs, fresh herbs (like parsley a…
9 net15 total6 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mfarraket Bathenjan ma' Bayd
Scrambled Eggplant with Eggs
A simple yet delicious pan-fried dish featuring diced eggplant scrambled with eggs, often seasoned with garlic…
9 net15 total6 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Mfarraket Fotor ma' Lahmeh
Scrambled Mushrooms with Ground Meat
A rustic, flavorful home-style dish featuring sautéed mushrooms scrambled with spiced ground beef or lamb, typ…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Felfel bil Lahmeh
Bell Pepper and Meat Frying Pan
A vibrant 'galayet' (frying pan dish) featuring sautéed bell peppers (often a mix of colors) with tender chunk…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Siniyet Halloumi wal Fotor bil Kasbara
Baked Halloumi and Mushroom Tray with Cilantro
A savory baked tray dish featuring thick slices of Halloumi cheese and sautéed mushrooms, seasoned generously …
9 net12 total3 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Zahra bil Lahmeh wal Joz
Cauliflower with Minced Meat and Walnuts
Florets of cauliflower sautéed or lightly fried, then mixed with seasoned minced beef or lamb and crunchy waln…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Ma'ajooga Kousa bil Lahmeh
Layered Zucchini and Minced Meat Bake
A comforting layered bake featuring sautéed zucchini slices combined with seasoned minced lamb or beef, often …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Mfarraket Qarnabeet bil Lahmeh
Cauliflower and Minced Meat Scramble
A flavorful home-style scramble where finely chopped or 'riced' cauliflower is sautéed with seasoned minced la…
10 net18 total8 fibre50 protein50 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Sabanegh bil Laban wal Lahmeh
Spinach with Yogurt and Lamb
A hearty stew of fresh spinach and tender lamb pieces, cooked in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce infused with gar…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Sabanegh ma' Bayd
Spinach with Eggs
A simple and nutritious home-style dish featuring fresh spinach sautéed with onions and garlic, then cooked wi…
10 net18 total8 fibre25 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
شوربة فطر باللبن (Shorbet Fotor bil Laban)
Creamy Mushroom and Yogurt Soup (Keto)
A rich and tangy soup featuring earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs, then simmered in a savor…
10 net15 total5 fibre22 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Zahra bil Jibneh wal Bayd
Cauliflower with Cheese and Eggs
A comforting and versatile home-style dish. Roasted or lightly pan-fried cauliflower florets are combined with…
10 net15 total5 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Zallout bil Laban
Wild Thistle Cooked in Yogurt
A traditional, seasonal dish made with the tender stalks of wild thistle (zallout), slow-cooked and then often…
10 net15 total5 fibre12 protein25 fat350 kcal