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.
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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
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
Lift Makbous
Pickled Turnips
Crisp and tangy pink pickled turnips, a staple Lebanese mezze item. These vibrant pickles are made with turnip…
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein0 fat20 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
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
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
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
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
KAsoon
Mkhallal Khiyar
Pickled Cucumber
Crisp and tangy pickled cucumbers, usually served as an essential accompaniment to most Lebanese meals. They p…
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein0 fat20 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
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