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.
31 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
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
Lsenat
Lamb Tongue with Lemon-Garlic Sauce
Tender, slow-cooked lamb tongue, thinly sliced and dressed with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, typically served c…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 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
Kashkawan Mechwi
Grilled Kashkawan Cheese
Slices of semi-hard Kashkawan cheese, grilled until it's slightly melted and has a smoky char. It offers a dis…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
Soujok
Spicy Lebanese Sausage
Flavorful, spicy beef or lamb sausages, often pan-fried with a touch of tomato and onion. A rich and aromatic …
5 net7 total2 fibre32 protein55 fat650 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
Hindbeh Bi Zeit
Sautéed Chicory Greens with Caramelized Onions
Wild chicory greens sautéed in olive oil with garlic and often topped with tender, caramelized onions and a sq…
11 net18 total7 fibre5 protein35 fat380 kcal
Arnabeet Mekli
Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Crispy fried cauliflower florets, often served with a tangy tahini-lemon sauce. A popular and flavorful mezze …
13 net22 total9 fibre12 protein48 fat520 kcal
Deconstructed Chicken Fatteh with Roasted Eggplant
A keto-friendly interpretation of the classic Fatteh. This dish features succulent shredded chicken and tender…
13 net20 total7 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Shanklish Salad
Aged Spiced Cheese Salad
A pungent, aged, and spiced cheese (often dried and cured), crumbled and mixed with chopped fresh tomatoes, on…
13 net18 total5 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Bamia Bi Zeit
Okra and Tomato Stew (No Rice)
A flavorful stew of tender okra pods cooked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and cilantro. Enjoyed as a mezz…
14 net24 total10 fibre6 protein35 fat400 kcal
Keto Meatballs in Yogurt Sauce (Labanieh Style)
Spiced Lamb & Beef Meatballs in Warm Yogurt Sauce
Flavorful meatballs, crafted from a blend of ground lamb and beef, are gently simmered in a warm, tangy full-f…
15 net18 total3 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Kousa Bil Laban
Zucchini in Yogurt Sauce with Lamb
Tender zucchini pieces or small whole zucchini are gently simmered in a rich, tangy warm yogurt sauce, traditi…
15 net20 total5 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
Loubieh Bzeit
Green Beans in Olive Oil
A traditional vegetarian dish featuring fresh green beans simmered in a rich tomato and onion sauce with gener…
15 net25 total10 fibre7 protein45 fat500 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
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