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.
5 matching dishes
Kebab Karaz (Keto Sour Cherry Meatballs)
Keto Lamb/Beef Meatballs with Sour Cherry Sauce
Flavorful lamb or beef meatballs simmered in a unique and tangy sour cherry sauce, modified for keto by ensuri…
17 net22 total5 fibre55 protein65 fat780 kcal
Labaniyeh bil Lahmeh
Lamb/Beef in Yogurt Stew
Tender pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce, often flavored with garlic and mint. This …
24 net25 total1 fibre75 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Qarnabeet bil Lahmeh (بدون أرز)
Cauliflower with Minced Lamb (without rice)
A comforting stew of cauliflower florets cooked with seasoned minced lamb, onions, garlic, and a light tomato-…
16 net25 total9 fibre45 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Sawda Dajaj bil Rumman (Keto Modified)
Pan-fried Chicken Livers with Pomegranate Glaze (Keto Version)
A rich and tangy dish of pan-fried chicken livers, sautéed with onions and bell peppers, finished with a subtl…
17 net22 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Keto Shawandar bil Lahmeh (Beetroot & Lamb Stew, No Rice)
Keto Beetroot and Lamb Stew (No Rice)
A vibrant and flavorful stew with tender lamb chunks and pieces of beetroot, cooked in a tangy sauce, typicall…
19 net25 total6 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal