Jordanian keto guide

A simple and nutritious breakfast or light meal. Eggs are gently cooked (often poached or scrambled) directly …

A hearty Middle Eastern-style omelette or frittata made with whisked eggs, finely diced bell peppers (often a …

Savory fritters made from eggs whisked with sautéed mushrooms, finely chopped onions, fresh parsley, and vario…

Savory fritters made from grated zucchini, minced lamb or beef, eggs, and fresh herbs like parsley and mint, p…

A savory omelet or fritter-style dish combining finely chopped fresh spinach, eggs, and a generous amount of w…

A simple and rustic home-style dish consisting of fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and then cooked with e…

A deeply flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish, marinated in a rich blend of traditional Arabian spices and cooke…

A deeply flavorful stew where chicken pieces (typically bone-in) are slow-cooked with an assortment of green a…

Traditionally, Jibs is dried and cured lamb meat, preserved for longer shelf life. In a restaurant, it would b…

Succulent, marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection. Traditionally served with rice, it's modified to be ser…

Finely ground lamb or a lamb and beef mix, seasoned with specific Levantine spices (often including Aleppo pep…

Hawara is a traditional, rustic dish of lamb stomach stuffed with a savory mixture. For a keto version, the tr…

A keto adaptation of traditional kibbeh, using finely minced white fish (e.g., cod, tilapia) mixed with riced …

A keto-friendly take on the delicious flavors of kibbeh filling. Highly seasoned minced lamb or beef (with oni…

A fresh and vibrant salad, traditionally made with bulgur. For the keto version, the bulgur is completely repl…

Tender pieces of fresh lamb liver marinated in olive oil and spices, then grilled over charcoal or pan-fried, …

Cleaned and tenderized lamb or beef tripe, stir-fried until golden with colorful bell peppers, onions, and gar…

Slices of zucchini are lightly pan-fried until golden brown and tender, then served with a refreshing, tangy s…

Succulent chicken pieces (breast or thigh) sautéed to perfection with garlic and aromatic herbs, then finished…

A classic mezze item consisting of strained yogurt (labneh) generously drizzled with olive oil and mixed with …

Tender cuts of lamb or beef (such as shoulder or leg pieces), slow-baked in the oven with olive oil, aromatic …

Tender, pre-boiled lamb tongues are sliced and pan-fried until slightly crispy, then sautéed with bell peppers…

Rehydrated dried green beans, slow-cooked or sautéed with olive oil and garlic until tender and deeply flavore…

A simple yet profoundly flavorful breakfast or light meal. This dish consists of firm white cheese (like Nabul…

A flavorful scramble of pan-fried chicken liver with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and traditional Middle East…

A vibrant and aromatic skillet dish featuring tender lamb pieces stir-fried with fresh mushrooms, abundant cil…

A hearty pan-fry (qalayet) featuring seasoned ground meat, sautéed mushrooms, and scrambled eggs, all cooked t…

A flavorful stir-fry combining savory halloumi cheese with fresh zucchini and colorful bell peppers, sautéed w…

Tender cubes of lamb or beef, quickly stir-fried in olive oil with a vibrant mix of red, yellow, and green bel…

Tender cubes of lamb meat pan-fried with colorful bell peppers and briny Kalamata olives. This hearty dish is …

Succulent lamb hearts, cleaned and sliced, pan-fried with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and onions, and seasoned wi…

A rustic and flavorful dish where tender pieces of fried cauliflower are combined with scrambled eggs. It's se…

Florets of cauliflower roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, then tossed with generous amounts of fre…

Slow-roasted lamb neck, seasoned with traditional Middle Eastern spices, resulting in incredibly tender and fl…

A traditional Levantine mezze featuring pungent, aged, and often spiced fermented cheese (shanklish) crumbled …

A vibrant and earthy scramble of fresh wild Shatha cress, sautéed with onions and garlic in olive oil, then co…

A delicious baked tray dish featuring unbreaded chicken cutlets layered with tender sautéed mushrooms and onio…

A refreshing and simple side salad made with strained plain full-fat yogurt (laban), finely diced cucumbers, f…

A unique, rustic and seasonal stew highlighting tender wild thistle (zallout). The thistle is slow-cooked with…

A delicious baked dish featuring slices of mild Akkawi cheese topped with a rich layer of spiced minced lamb o…

A keto-friendly take on traditional eggplant patties. Grated or mashed roasted eggplant is mixed with seasoned…

A refreshing and healthy side dish featuring tender artichoke hearts slowly cooked in good quality olive oil w…

A comforting dish featuring layers or pieces of tender chicken and sautéed or baked eggplant, often cooked in …

A delicious vegetarian side dish featuring tender eggplant cubes and earthy mushrooms cooked in a light tomato…

Layers of tender baked eggplant slices topped with a rich, spiced mixture of ground lamb and crunchy toasted w…

Baked or roasted eggplant halves, topped with a creamy, zesty tahini sauce (tahini, lemon, garlic) and often g…

A smoky, creamy mezze dip made from roasted eggplant, rich tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, elevated wit…

A wholesome breakfast or light meal consisting of scrambled or pan-fried eggs cooked with generous amounts of …

Succulent chicken pieces roasted to perfection with generous amounts of sumac, olive oil, and onions, resultin…

Succulent chicken pieces cooked in a rich, intensely aromatic sauce highlighting generous amounts of sautéed g…

A traditional, rustic and hearty stew combining tender chicken pieces (often dark meat like thigh and drumstic…

Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked in a clay pot with sautéed mushrooms, onions, garlic, and traditional Jordan…

Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot with a vibrant sauce of fresh garlic, coriander, a…

A traditional mezze dish featuring crumbled jibs (dried yogurt/jameed), rehydrated slightly, and served with a…

Small, open-faced keto 'pancakes' made from almond flour, lightly fried and then stuffed with clotted cream (a…

Tender lamb chunks and okra simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, flavored with garlic and cilantro. Modified…

A keto adaptation of the popular Lebanese/Jordanian spicy potato dish. Instead of potatoes, cubes of kohlrabi …

Flavorful fritters made from grated zucchini, eggs, fresh herbs (like parsley and mint), and spices, pan-fried…

Flavorful slices of zucchini grilled until tender with smoky charred edges, then topped with a generous dollop…

A keto-adapted version of the classic 'Maqloubeh' (upside-down dish), featuring layers of tender lamb, fried c…