Lebanese keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Lebanese cuisine is quite adaptable to keto, particularly by focusing on grilled meats, specific dips, and modified salads.
Top ingredients
Grilled lamb, beef, and chicken, olive oil, eggplant, fresh herbs, feta, halloumi cheese, and plain yogurt (labneh) are excellent traditional keto ingredients.
Danger zones
Pita bread, rice, bulgur (in tabbouleh, kibbeh), hummus, foul medames, potatoes, and sugary desserts are pervasive carb traps that must be rigorously avoided.
Best for
This cuisine works best for high-protein and clean keto dieters who are meticulous about avoiding hidden carbs and willing to modify dishes.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Lebanese restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoWhite Coffee ahweh bayda (قهوة بيضا) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoYogurt Drink laban ayran (لبن عيران) · 5g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstLebanese Coffee ahweh (قهوة) · 4g net carbs as usually servedOrder it 'sada' (plain). 'Wasat' is medium-sweet.
- Ask firstMint Lemonade limonada bi naana · 30g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'bala sukkar' (without sugar).
Skip these
- SkipTamarind Drink tamer hindi (تمر هندي) · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order laban ayran instead.
- SkipJallab jallab (جلاب) · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order laban ayran instead.
- SkipApricot Drink qamar el-din (قمر الدين) · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order laban ayran instead.
12 matching dishes
Kharouf Mechwi
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Keto Sides
A succulent, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, seasoned and cooked until incredibly tender and falling off the bone.…
3 net6 total3 fibre44 protein102 fat1100 kcal
Nkhakh (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Lamb Brains with Garlic and Lemon
Delicately prepared lamb brains, typically par-boiled and then pan-fried or sautéed with generous amounts of g…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Kawareh
Slow-Cooked Cow's Trotters (No Rice/Bread)
A traditional, rich, and gelatinous dish made from slow-cooked cow's trotters, usually braised with garlic, le…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Keto Jibneh Manakish Topping
Spiced Cheese Topping (Keto Manakish Style)
A delicious, gooey blend of traditional Lebanese cheeses like Akkawi, often mixed with mozzarella, seasoned wi…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Ras Kharoof
Slow-Cooked Lamb's Head Platter (No Bread)
A traditional and hearty dish featuring a slow-cooked lamb's head, typically boiled until tender. The meat is …
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Jibneh Mechwieh
Grilled Feta Cheese
Slices of salty feta cheese, lightly grilled until warm and slightly softened, creating a rich and tangy appet…
5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein44 fat520 kcal
Betenjan Makli (No Breading)
Fried Eggplant with Garlic & Herbs (No Breading)
Slices of eggplant pan-fried until golden and tender, seasoned generously with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh …
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein40 fat400 kcal
Labneh (Keto)
Strained Yogurt with Olive Oil (Keto)
Thick, creamy strained yogurt, traditionally drizzled generously with olive oil and often garnished with mint.…
8 net8 total0 fibre10 protein28 fat300 kcal
Fattoush
Fattoush Salad (No Bread)
A refreshing Lebanese mixed green salad with assorted vegetables, tossed in a zesty lemon-sumac-olive oil dres…
9 net16 total7 fibre3 protein42 fat420 kcal
Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
A smoky and creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.…
10 net16 total6 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
Muhammara (Keto Modified)
Red Pepper & Walnut Dip (Keto)
A rich and smoky dip made from fire-roasted red peppers, ground walnuts, olive oil, and Middle Eastern spices.…
10 net15 total5 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Hummus (Cauliflower & Tahini Dip)
A low-carb version of the classic dip, made with steamed cauliflower blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, g…
7 net15 total8 fibre12 protein40 fat450 kcal