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.
27 matching dishes
Jwaneh Mechwiyeh
Grilled Chicken Wings with Garlic Sauce
Marinated chicken wings grilled to crispy perfection, often served with a creamy garlic paste (toum) and a squ…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Bayd bi Sabanekh
Eggs with Sautéed Spinach
A nutritious Lebanese dish of eggs gently cooked with sautéed fresh spinach, garlic, and olive oil. Often seas…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat420 kcal
Arayes (Keto Modified)
Grilled Meat Patties with Herbs (Arayes Filling)
Seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef) mixed with finely chopped onions, parsley, and spices, grilled to perfecti…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Futer bi Zeit
Mushrooms Sautéed in Olive Oil
Fresh mushrooms sautéed until tender in generous amounts of olive oil with garlic and a hint of lemon, creatin…
6 net8 total2 fibre4 protein42 fat400 kcal
Bayd bi Banadoura
Eggs with Sautéed Tomatoes
A simple, hearty Lebanese breakfast or light meal featuring eggs cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce of ripe tom…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Kabab Badinjian
Grilled Lamb Kebab with Eggplant
Skewers of spiced ground lamb (or beef) patties alternating with thick slices of eggplant, grilled until tende…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Mfarakeh Kousa
Zucchini and Egg Scramble (with or without Meat)
A hearty and flavorful scramble made with sautéed zucchini, eggs, and often ground meat (lamb or beef), season…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Mloukhieh bi Dajaj (No Rice)
Molokhia and Chicken Stew (No Rice)
A hearty stew featuring finely chopped molokhia leaves (jute mallow), tender chicken pieces, fragrant garlic, …
7 net15 total8 fibre40 protein35 fat550 kcal
Salatat Halloumi Mechwi (Keto)
Grilled Halloumi Cheese Salad
Slices of salty, squeaky grilled halloumi cheese served over a fresh bed of mixed greens, cucumbers, and a min…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Warak Enab bil Lahme (No Rice)
Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves (No Rice)
Tender grape leaves generously stuffed with seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef) and slow-cooked in a tangy lem…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat680 kcal
Yakhnet Sabanekh bil Lahme (No Rice)
Spinach Stew with Meat (No Rice)
A comforting stew featuring fresh spinach simmered with tender pieces of lamb or beef, garlic, cilantro, and l…
8 net13 total5 fibre35 protein48 fat580 kcal
Mfarakeh Zahra
Cauliflower and Eggs Scramble
A rustic and hearty Lebanese breakfast or side dish. Florets of cauliflower are sautéed until tender, then mix…
9 net15 total6 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
Bamia bi Lahme (No Rice)
Okra and Lamb Stew (No Rice)
A hearty stew made with tender okra pods and succulent pieces of lamb (or beef), simmered in a rich tomato-bas…
11 net18 total7 fibre35 protein52 fat680 kcal
Maqloubet Zahra (Cauliflower 'Upside Down' Dish)
Cauliflower and Lamb/Chicken 'Upside Down' Dish
A keto-adapted version of the classic 'upside-down' dish, featuring tender lamb or chicken cooked with perfect…
11 net18 total7 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Meat-Stuffed Zucchini (Keto Kousa Mahshi style)
Meat-Stuffed Zucchini (No Rice)
Tender zucchini squash hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (typic…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
Msakhan
Msakhan Chicken (No Bread)
Succulent roasted chicken pieces generously seasoned with sumac, slow-cooked onions, and olive oil. Traditiona…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein58 fat780 kcal
Arnabit Bil Laban
Cauliflower in Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Keto Modified)
Tender cauliflower florets, lightly fried or roasted, then tossed in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce infused with…
12 net18 total6 fibre20 protein50 fat620 kcal
Fasolia bi Lahme
Green Bean and Meat Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender green beans and succulent chunks of lamb or beef, slow-simmered i…
12 net20 total8 fibre48 protein48 fat680 kcal
Meat-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Keto Malfouf Mahshi style)
Meat-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (No Rice)
Blanched cabbage leaves carefully rolled around a rich filling of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), then sl…
12 net18 total6 fibre50 protein52 fat700 kcal
Mousaka'a Batinjan bil Lahme (No Potatoes)
Eggplant Moussaka with Meat (No Potatoes)
Layers of tender fried eggplant, rich ground meat (beef or lamb), and a savory tomato sauce. A hearty and comf…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Fasolia Khadra bi Lahme
Green Beans with Meat Stew
A comforting stew featuring tender green beans and chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based s…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Bathenjan bil Lahme bil Forn
Baked Eggplant with Meat and Tomato
A hearty oven-baked dish featuring sliced eggplant layered or mixed with seasoned ground lamb or beef and simm…
10 net20 total10 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Ejjeh Kousa (Keto Zucchini Fritters)
Keto Zucchini Fritters
A lighter, keto-friendly version of Lebanese zucchini fritters. Shredded zucchini is mixed with eggs, fresh he…
10 net15 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kraydes w Khodar Sauteed
Sautéed Shrimp with Mixed Non-Starchy Vegetables (No Rice/Bread)
Succulent shrimp sautéed with a colorful medley of fresh, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, …
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein58 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Yakhnet Dajaj w Ardeeshawki
Chicken and Artichoke Heart Stew
A hearty stew featuring succulent chicken pieces and tender artichoke hearts, simmered in a light, tangy sauce…
12 net20 total8 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Sayadieh (Keto Modified)
Baked Fish with Caramelized Onion and Spices (No Rice)
A deconstructed version of the classic fisherman's dish. Flaky white fish (such as cod or snapper) is baked wi…
14 net18 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Lahme bi Fruita Mujaffafa (Keto Modified)
Lamb with Limited Dried Fruit Stew
A savory-sweet lamb stew, typically featuring tender lamb chunks slow-cooked with aromatic spices, onions, and…
16 net20 total4 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal