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
Bathenjan Mashwi
Grilled Eggplant
Thick slices of fresh eggplant, grilled until tender and smoky, often seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic, …
10.5 net20 total9.5 fibre3 protein27.5 fat325 kcal
Qarnabeet Mashwi
Grilled Cauliflower
Florets of cauliflower grilled or roasted until caramelized and tender, seasoned with olive oil and spices. A …
10.5 net21 total10.5 fibre8 protein28 fat345 kcal
Arnabit bil Laban (Keto Modified)
Cauliflower in Savory Yogurt Sauce
Steamed or lightly baked cauliflower florets served in a creamy, tangy, and warm full-fat yogurt sauce, typica…
11 net18 total7 fibre12 protein35 fat400 kcal
Arnabit bil Tahini
Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Steamed or lightly roasted cauliflower florets generously drizzled with a rich and creamy tahini-lemon-garlic …
11 net18 total7 fibre10 protein32 fat380 kcal
Keto Shish Barak (Meatballs in Yogurt Sauce)
A traditional Jordanian dish reimagined for keto. Instead of dough-based dumplings, seasoned ground lamb or be…
11 net13 total2 fibre48 protein65 fat780 kcal
Mfarraket Kousa ma' Lahmeh
Sautéed Zucchini with Ground Meat
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring tender zucchini sautéed with spiced ground lamb or beef, onions, garlic,…
11 net15 total4 fibre44 protein71 fat890 kcal
Molokhia bil Dajaj (Keto Modified)
Jute Mallow Stew with Chicken (no rice)
A vibrant green stew made from finely chopped jute mallow leaves, slow-cooked with chicken, garlic, and cilant…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Muhammara (Keto Modified with No Breadcrumbs)
Keto Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
A vibrant and flavorful dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, olive oil, and spices, with breadcrumbs om…
11 net18 total7 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
Qalayet Dajaj (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Chicken with Vegetables (No Starch)
Tender chicken pieces (breast or thigh) sautéed with onions, green bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes, seasoned …
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Siniyet Lahmeh Mafrumeh (Keto Modified)
Baked Ground Lamb/Beef with Keto Vegetables
A flavorful tray of seasoned ground lamb or beef, traditionally baked with potatoes and tomatoes, modified to …
11 net20 total9 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
Keto Riz bil Dajaj (Cauliflower Rice)
Keto Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
A keto-friendly take on the classic rice and chicken dish, featuring roasted or stewed chicken (often dark mea…
11.5 net20 total8.5 fibre46 protein65.5 fat865 kcal
Ardisawki bil Laban
Artichoke with Lamb in Yogurt Sauce
Tender lamb chunks slow-cooked with artichoke hearts in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce, seasoned with garlic, dr…
12 net18 total6 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ardisawki bil Lahmeh
Artichoke Hearts with Lamb Stew
A comforting Jordanian stew featuring tender lamb chunks braised with artichoke hearts, onions, garlic, and a …
12 net22 total10 fibre55 protein58 fat720 kcal
Batenjan Roulat
Grilled Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Meat and Cheese
Grilled or baked eggplant slices rolled around a savory filling of seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef) and mel…
12 net18 total6 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Bathenjan bil Laban (Keto Modified)
Baked Eggplant with Savory Yogurt Sauce
Tender baked or roasted eggplant slices topped with a cool, tangy full-fat yogurt sauce, often infused with ga…
12 net19 total7 fibre22 protein42 fat520 kcal
Galayet Kousa bil Lahmeh
Zucchini and Lamb/Beef Stew
A simple and delicious stew featuring zucchini and tender cubes of lamb or beef cooked in a light tomato-based…
12 net18 total6 fibre70 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Kofta in Yogurt Sauce (Labaniyeh style)
Keto Meatballs in Savory Yogurt Sauce
Seasoned ground lamb or beef meatballs, prepared without bulgur or breadcrumbs, gently simmered in a warm, ric…
12 net15 total3 fibre48 protein50 fat680 kcal
Keto Malfouf Mahshi (Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Cabbage)
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Cauliflower Rice
Tender cabbage leaves traditionally stuffed with a savory mixture of minced beef and lamb, but here modified w…
12 net22 total10 fibre48 protein55 fat700 kcal
Kofta bil Tahiniyeh
Baked Ground Lamb/Beef Patties in Tahini Sauce (no rice)
Seasoned ground lamb or beef patties baked in a creamy, tangy tahini sauce, often with slices of onion and pot…
12 net18 total6 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Mousagga bil Lahmeh wal Bathenjan (Keto Modified)
Layered Ground Meat and Eggplant Casserole (no béchamel/potato)
A savory casserole with layers of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb) and fried eggplant slices, baked in a ri…
12 net20 total8 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Fasolia Khadra bil Lahmeh
Lamb & Green Bean Stew (no rice)
A comforting stew made with tender lamb pieces, fresh green beans, and a rich tomato sauce, seasoned with garl…
13 net20 total7 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal