Lebanese keto guide
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151 dishes71 keto as served129 with a photo
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.
30 matching dishes
Fatayel Mechwi
Grilled Beef Fillet
Tender cuts of beef fillet (tenderloin) expertly grilled, seasoned with simple salt and pepper, highlighting t…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Kastaletta 3ijel Mechwi
Grilled Veal Chops
Succulent veal chops, seasoned simply and grilled to perfection. Veal is leaner than lamb but still offers a r…
2 net3 total1 fibre85 protein65 fat950 kcal
Kraydat Mechwi
Grilled Lamb Testicles
A delicacy in Lebanese cuisine, lamb testicles are cleaned, thinly sliced, seasoned, and then grilled or pan-f…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Riyash Ghanam
Grilled Lamb Chops
Tender and flavorful lamb chops, typically marinated simply with olive oil, garlic, and aromatic spices, then …
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Samak Mechwi
Grilled Whole Fish (Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil)
A whole fresh fish (e.g., sea bass, snapper) marinated simply with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled …
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
Tihall Mechwi
Grilled Lamb Spleen
Lamb spleen, a nutritious organ meat, is cleaned, seasoned, and grilled until tender. It has a unique texture …
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
Bayd Ma' Awarma
Eggs with Preserved Lamb/Beef
A hearty and traditional Lebanese breakfast or brunch dish consisting of eggs (scrambled or fried) cooked dire…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
Calamari Mechwi
Grilled Calamari
Tender calamari rings and tentacles, marinated simply with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled to perfe…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
Kalaweh Ghanam Mechwi
Grilled Lamb Kidneys with Herbs
Tender lamb kidneys, marinated in simple spices like garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then grilled. A rich and fl…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein36 fat520 kcal
Khassiyet Ghanam
Sautéed Lamb Testicles with Garlic and Lemon
A specialty dish featuring lamb testicles, often pan-fried or sautéed with fresh garlic, lemon juice, and oliv…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Kibdeh Nayyeh
Raw Lamb/Beef Liver with Garlic and Lemon
A traditional Lebanese mezze featuring very thin slices of fresh raw lamb or beef liver, dressed simply with f…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Lahme Nayyeh
Raw Spiced Minced Lamb/Beef Tartare
A classic Lebanese delicacy of very finely minced raw lamb or beef, seasoned with a blend of spices (often inc…
3 net5 total2 fibre80 protein50 fat780 kcal
Qalb Ghanam Mechwi
Grilled Lamb Heart Skewers
Skewers of marinated lamb heart, grilled until tender and slightly charred. A lean yet flavorful organ meat, n…
3 net3 total0 fibre48 protein32 fat500 kcal
Samman Meshwi
Grilled Quail
Whole quails marinated in garlic, lemon, olive oil, and Lebanese spices, then grilled to perfection. Naturally…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Basturma
Cured Beef Basturma
Thinly sliced, air-dried, and heavily spiced beef fillet, coated with a distinctive fenugreek and garlic paste…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
Kibdeh 3ijel Mechwi
Grilled Marinated Calf Liver
Tender slices of fresh calf liver marinated in a zesty mixture of lemon juice, crushed garlic, and olive oil, …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Kibdeh Ghanam bil Hamod w Toum
Pan-Fried Lamb Liver with Garlic and Lemon
Fresh lamb liver quickly pan-fried to a delicate tenderness, then sautéed with copious garlic, fresh lemon jui…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Kibdeh Meshwi
Grilled Lamb Liver
Skewers of marinated lamb liver, simply seasoned with classic Lebanese spices and grilled. A popular, nutrient…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein40 fat620 kcal
Kraydes Mechwi
Grilled Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic
Succulent shrimp marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. A naturally low-…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
Polpo Meshwi
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles, typically pre-boiled for tenderness, then marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat580 kcal
Samak Nayyeh
Raw Fish Tartare
Finely diced fresh raw fish (often snapper or sea bass) mixed with finely chopped fresh herbs (like mint, pars…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein28 fat420 kcal
Bayd bil Lahme
Eggs with Minced Lamb
A robust and satisfying dish made with scrambled or pan-fried eggs cooked directly with seasoned minced lamb, …
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kraydes Provencal
Shrimp Provencal
Succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic-lemon-butter sauce with fresh cilantro. A fragrant and flavorful dis…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Lahm Mashwi
Grilled Lamb Skewers
Succulent cubes of lamb meat, often marinated simply with onion, olive oil, and spices, then grilled to perfec…
6 net8 total2 fibre68 protein70 fat900 kcal
Habra Nayyeh
Raw Lean Lamb/Beef
A traditional mezze dish consisting of fresh, very lean raw ground lamb or beef, seasoned with mint, onion, an…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Kafta Mishwieh
Grilled Ground Meat Skewers
Skewers of seasoned ground beef or lamb, mixed with finely chopped parsley and onion, then grilled until tende…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Samak bil Forn
Baked Fish with Lemon & Herbs
Whole fish or fish fillets baked with generous olive oil, fresh lemon slices, crushed garlic, and a medley of …
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Bayd bi Basturma
Eggs with Basturma
A savory breakfast or mezza dish where eggs are cooked with thin slices of basturma, a highly spiced, air-drie…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Dajaj bil Forn
Baked Chicken with Lemon & Herbs
Chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on) baked until tender and golden, marinated simply with fresh lemon j…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Futer w Dajaj Sauteed
Chicken and Mushroom Sauté
Tender pieces of chicken breast or thigh are sautéed with fresh mushrooms in olive oil, garlic, and aromatic h…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal