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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Kraydes Makli (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Shrimp (No Breading)
Succulent shrimp pan-fried with garlic, lemon, and a blend of spices, delivering a flavorful and juicy texture…
2 net2 total0 fibre42 protein44 fat560 kcal
Samak Makli (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Fish (No Breading)
Fresh fish (often a whole fish or fillet) pan-fried until golden and crispy, seasoned simply with lemon, salt,…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Keto Fried Spiced Lamb & Beef Meatballs (Bulgur-Free)
Fried Spiced Lamb & Beef Meatballs
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these flavorful meatballs are made from a savory blend of grou…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat780 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
Rosto
Roast Beef Platter with Keto Sides
Slices of tender, slow-roasted beef, seasoned with Lebanese spices. This hearty dish is presented as a platter…
3 net6 total3 fibre54 protein52 fat700 kcal
Dajaj Meshwi
Grilled Whole Chicken (Keto Sides)
A whole or half chicken, marinated in a vibrant blend of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and various spices, t…
4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein62 fat900 kcal
Fakhud Ghanam Mishwi
Roasted Lamb Leg/Shoulder (No Rice/Potatoes)
A whole lamb leg or shoulder, slow-roasted until exceptionally tender and flavorful, seasoned with garlic, lem…
4 net5 total1 fibre100 protein85 fat1200 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
Kersh
Slow-Cooked Tripe Stew (No Rice/Potatoes)
A robust and earthy stew made from beef or lamb tripe, slow-cooked until very tender with garlic, lemon, and o…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein38 fat580 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
Keto Shorbat Dajaj
Keto Chicken Soup (No Pasta/Rice/Potatoes)
A rich and comforting chicken broth, generously filled with tender chicken pieces and aromatic herbs and spice…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 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
Ejjeh (Keto Lebanese Omelette)
Lebanese Omelette (Flour-Free)
A thick, savory omelette made with beaten eggs, fresh herbs like parsley and mint, and green onions, seasoned …
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat480 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
Keto Kibbeh Nayyeh (Bulgur-Free)
Raw Spiced Lamb & Beef Tartare (Bulgur-Free)
A traditional Lebanese delicacy, this keto-modified version features finely minced raw lean lamb or beef, knea…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Spiced Minced Meat & Pine Nut Medley (Keto Riz bi Lahme Style)
Spiced Minced Meat & Pine Nut Medley
A rich and aromatic medley of ground lamb or beef, sautéed with toasted pine nuts, and traditional Lebanese sp…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
Tonno Mechwi
Grilled Tuna Steak with Keto Sides
A thick, flavorful tuna steak, expertly grilled to perfection, seasoned with lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean …
5 net8 total3 fibre62 protein58 fat840 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
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
Rakabet Ghanam Meshwi
Roasted Lamb Neck Platter (No Rice)
Slow-roasted lamb neck, seasoned with traditional Lebanese spices, herbs, garlic, and onion. The meat is tende…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Sawda Dajaj (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Garlic and Lemon
Fresh chicken livers sautéed quickly with abundant garlic, lemon juice, and traditional spices. Traditionally,…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Deconstructed Artichoke Hearts with Minced Meat
Deconstructed Artichoke Hearts with Minced Lamb & Beef
Tender artichoke hearts served with a rich topping of spiced minced lamb and beef, slow-cooked in a savory sau…
7 net14 total7 fibre29 protein63 fat750 kcal
Djej bil Sanieh
Baked Chicken Tray Bake (No Potatoes)
Chicken pieces baked in a tray with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. While traditionally served w…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Kafta bi Sanieh (No Potatoes)
Baked Kafta in Tray (No Potatoes)
Spiced ground meat (kafta) formed into patties or a layer, baked in a tray with slices of tomato and onion, in…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein58 fat720 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
Samke Bizzer (Baked Fish with Tahini, No Rice)
Baked Fish with Tahini and Pine Nuts (No Rice)
A whole baked fish (often snapper or sea bass) topped with a creamy, tangy tahini sauce, lemon, and a sprinkle…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Shorbat Lahme
Lamb/Beef Broth with Vegetables
A comforting and nourishing clear broth, slow-cooked from lamb or beef bones and meat, infused with aromatic s…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat450 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
Farrouj Mechwi
Whole Roasted Chicken with Keto Sides
A tender and juicy whole roasted chicken, marinated in a blend of Lebanese spices, garlic, and lemon, then slo…
8 net12 total4 fibre54 protein75 fat950 kcal
Grilled Meat Salad (Shawarma Style)
Chicken/Beef Shawarma Salad (No Bread/Rice)
A fresh and satisfying salad featuring marinated and grilled chicken or beef, prepared in the style of shawarm…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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
Makanek
Lebanese Mini Sausages
Small, spicy lamb or beef sausages, often pan-fried. Traditionally served with a tangy pomegranate molasses sa…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Yakhnet Dajaj w Zaytoun
Chicken and Olive Stew (Keto Modified)
A savory and aromatic stew featuring tender chicken pieces, green or black olives, and often onions, garlic, a…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat750 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
Arnabit bil Tahini
Baked Cauliflower with Tahini, Lemon & Garlic Dressing
Roasted or baked cauliflower florets, sometimes slightly pan-fried for texture, then drizzled with a rich and …
9 net15 total6 fibre10 protein30 fat350 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
Galayet Lahme (No Rice/Bread)
Sautéed Diced Lamb with Onions and Tomatoes
Succulent diced lamb or beef (often lamb) sautéed with onions, garlic, and fresh tomatoes, seasoned with commo…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Ras Asfour
Sautéed Beef/Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, and Pine Nuts (Keto Modified)
Tender cubes of beef or lamb, pan-fried to perfection with fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, olive oil or butte…
9 net12 total3 fibre75 protein75 fat950 kcal
Spiced Minced Lamb & Beef Topping (Keto Lahme bi Ajin Style)
Spiced Minced Lamb & Beef Topping
A savory mixture of seasoned minced lamb and beef, often blended with tomatoes, onions, and a touch of pomegra…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein55 fat700 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
Kalaweh bi Debs Remman (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Lamb Kidneys with Reduced Pomegranate Molasses
Pan-fried lamb kidneys sautéed with garlic, onions, and a touch of lemon, traditionally finished with pomegran…
10 net12 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
Keto Tabbouleh (Cauliflower Rice)
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
A refreshing and vibrant Lebanese salad, reimagined for keto. This version features finely chopped fresh parsl…
10 net18 total8 fibre8 protein45 fat450 kcal
Kraydes bi Tahini (No Rice)
Baked Shrimp with Tahini Sauce (No Rice)
Plump shrimp baked in a rich and creamy tahini sauce, typically flavored with garlic and lemon. This savory di…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Maghmour (Keto Modified - No Chickpeas)
Stewed Eggplant and Tomato with Onion (Chickpea-Free)
A hearty vegetarian stew featuring tender eggplant, ripe tomatoes, and sweet onions slow-cooked in abundant ol…
10 net20 total10 fibre6 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
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
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
Kafta Khashkhash (Keto Modified)
Spicy Kafta with Tomato Sauce (No Bread/Rice)
Minced lamb and beef kafta patties, seasoned with herbs and spices, baked or pan-fried and then simmered in a …
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein75 fat980 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
Yakhnet Dajaj bi Fasoolia Khadra (No Rice)
Chicken and Green Bean Stew
A comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with fresh green beans in a rich, flavorful …
12 net20 total8 fibre60 protein45 fat700 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
Felfel Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Meat-Stuffed Bell Peppers (No Rice)
Bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory and aromatic mixture of seasoned minced meat (beef or lamb/beef …
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal