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.
11 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
Yakhnet Lahmeh bil Khodar
Lamb Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
A hearty lamb stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with a rich tomato base and a selection of keto…
20 net31 total11 fibre48 protein80 fat1040 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
Keto Fattet Lahmeh (Bathenjan Base)
Keto Lamb Fatteh (Eggplant Base)
A keto interpretation of the classic lamb fatteh, featuring tender ground lamb layered over a base of pan-frie…
28 net44 total16 fibre46 protein89 fat1130 kcal
KAsoon
Dajaj bil Zeitoun wal Basal
Chicken with Olives and Onions
Tender chicken pieces slowly simmered or baked with black and green olives, caramelized onions, garlic, and a …
16 net20 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat790 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Yakhnet Lahm bil Lafit wal Toum
Lamb and Kohlrabi Stew with Garlic
A hearty stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with fresh kohlrabi (known as 'lafit' in some region…
16 net22 total6 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Jaj bil Laban (بدون أرز)
Chicken in Yogurt Sauce (without rice)
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce, often flavored with garlic, mint, and spices.…
17 net18 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Keto Borghol bil Bandoura (Cauliflower Rice Style)
Keto "Bulgur" with Tomatoes (Cauliflower Rice)
A hearty, savory dish that replaces traditional bulgur with riced cauliflower. It's cooked with fresh tomatoes…
18 net30 total12 fibre18 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
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