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.
10 matching dishes
Liyyeh Mechwi
Grilled Lamb Tail Fat
Slices of rich lamb tail fat (liyyeh), grilled until crispy and deeply flavored. Often served as a side to gri…
0 net0 total0 fibre5 protein85 fat800 kcal
Awarma
Confit Lamb/Beef
Slow-cooked, preserved lamb or beef, rendered in its own fat. This rich, fatty meat is intensely flavorful and…
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
Mokhazat (Keto Modified)
Roasted Bone Marrow with Lemon and Herbs
Rich and buttery bone marrow, roasted until gelatinous and served simply with lemon wedges and fresh herbs lik…
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein100 fat1000 kcal
Batrakh
Cured Fish Roe with Olive Oil and Lemon
A delicacy consisting of cured mullet roe (bottarga), thinly sliced and drizzled generously with high-quality …
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein30 fat380 kcal
Sardeen Mechwi
Grilled Sardines
Fresh whole sardines, marinated simply with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled until the skin is crisp…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Halloumi Mechwi
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Slices of savory, firm Halloumi cheese, known for its high melting point, grilled until golden brown with a sl…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
Jibneh Maklieh
Fried Akkawi Cheese
Pan-fried slices of savory Akkawi cheese until golden brown and slightly crispy, a popular mezze item. Akkawi …
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein64 fat690 kcal
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
KAsoon
Jibneh Akkawi bil Zaatar w Zeit
Akkawi Cheese with Thyme and Olive Oil
Salty, semi-hard Akkawi cheese, crumbled or diced, then dressed generously with olive oil and zaatar (a blend …
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein45 fat500 kcal