Libyan keto guide
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Salata Tamatem w Basal
Tomato and Onion Salad
A simple yet essential Libyan salad featuring fresh diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and sometimes gr…
9 net12 total3 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal
Waraq Enab (Keto-Modified Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Keto-Modified Stuffed Grape Leaves (Meat & Cauliflower Rice)
Tender grape leaves individually stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs (p…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
"Batata Mqallia" (Keto-Modified with Radishes/Turnips)
Keto Pan-Fried Radishes & Turnips
A keto-friendly interpretation of Libyan fried potatoes. This dish uses sliced radishes and/or turnips, pan-fr…
10 net15 total5 fibre3 protein35 fat350 kcal
Filfil Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Keto Filling
Bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned minced lamb or beef, finely diced onions, fr…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat750 kcal
Hout Mahshi (Keto-Modified)
Stuffed Fish with Herbs and Spices (Rice-Free)
Whole fish (e.g., sea bream, grouper) baked or grilled, stuffed with a flavorful, keto-friendly mixture of fin…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein45 fat720 kcal
Lham Bil Mloukhiya (Keto-Style)
Lamb and Molokhia Stew (with Keto Sides)
A rich and savory stew featuring tender pieces of lamb cooked with molokhia (jute mallow leaves), garlic, fres…
10 net18 total8 fibre60 protein58 fat750 kcal
Libyan Meatballs in Yogurt Sauce (Keto-Style)
Keto Meatballs in Minted Yogurt Sauce
A keto interpretation of a traditional Libyan dish (often Shish Barak), featuring seasoned lamb or beef meatba…
10 net12 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
M'shash (Libyan Mixed Offal & Meat Stew)
Libyan Mixed Offal and Meat Stew (Keto-Style)
A robust and traditional Libyan stew featuring a mixture of offal (such as liver, heart, and kidney) combined …
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein50 fat800 kcal
Malfouf (Keto Modified)
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Tender cabbage leaves carefully rolled and stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned minced lamb or beef, fine…
10 net16 total6 fibre45 protein52 fat720 kcal
Merguez Mashwi ma' Khodar Keto
Grilled Merguez Sausage with Keto Vegetables
Spicy, flavorful North African lamb or beef sausages (Merguez) grilled to perfection, served alongside a selec…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein58 fat700 kcal
Tajeen Mraquez (Keto-Style)
Lamb Sausage Tagine (with Keto Sides)
Authentic Libyan Mraquez (spicy lamb or beef sausages) cooked in a rich, aromatic tomato-based sauce with pepp…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat750 kcal
Tibs-o-Laban
Thickened Dried Yogurt Dip
A rich and tangy dip made from thickened, often sun-dried, full-fat yogurt, similar to a very firm labneh. It …
10 net10 total0 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
Batenjan bil Lahm bil Furn (Libyan Moussaka Keto-Style)
Baked Eggplant and Minced Meat Casserole (Keto Modified)
A comforting baked casserole with layers of pan-fried eggplant slices, savory seasoned minced lamb or beef, an…
11 net20 total9 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
Feter bil Lahm
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lamb
A savory dish featuring a generous mix of sautéed mushrooms (such as button, cremini, or oyster) with tender p…
11 net16 total5 fibre70 protein58 fat810 kcal
Kabdah (Fried Liver)
Pan-Fried Liver with Herbs and Onions
Tender pieces of lamb or beef liver, quickly pan-fried with caramelized onions, bell peppers, garlic, and a bl…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Mqalqal Lahm (Lamb Mqalqal)
Libyan Spiced Lamb Stir-fry
A quick and flavorful stir-fry of tender lamb cubes cooked with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and fresh tomato…
11 net16 total5 fibre58 protein60 fat720 kcal
Mtabbal Batenjan
Smoked Eggplant Dip (Mtabbal)
A creamy and smoky dip made from roasted or grilled eggplant, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, …
11 net18 total7 fibre10 protein48 fat530 kcal
Salata Fawah
Warm Cooked Vegetable Salad
A flavorful warm salad composed of various cooked vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions…
11 net18 total7 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal
Tajeen Zitoune (Keto-Style)
Libyan Olive and Meat Stew
A flavorful and robust stew featuring tender chicken or lamb cooked with green olives in a rich, slightly tang…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Tanjeem Bel Lahm (Keto-Style Baked Meat & Vegetable Pot)
Keto-Style Baked Meat & Vegetable Clay Pot
A rustic, slow-baked dish featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef combined with a variety of keto-friendly veg…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein58 fat820 kcal
Baddaz (Keto-Style with Cauliflower Puree)
Libyan Stew with Cauliflower Puree
A keto-friendly rendition of the traditional Libyan Baddaz, featuring a rich and savory meat stew (typically l…
12 net20 total8 fibre80 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Bamia b'Lahm (Keto-Style)
Keto Okra and Lamb Stew
A comforting and hearty stew featuring tender lamb pieces and fresh okra, slow-cooked in a rich, spiced tomato…
12 net22 total10 fibre52 protein65 fat780 kcal
Batenjan Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Keto Stuffed Eggplant with Spiced Lamb
Tender eggplant halves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of spiced ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs, an…
12 net20 total8 fibre48 protein55 fat680 kcal
Hmiss (Keto-Style)
Spicy Roasted Pepper and Tomato Dip (with Keto Dippers)
A vibrant and spicy dip or side dish made from fire-roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and hot chili pepp…
12 net18 total6 fibre5 protein35 fat380 kcal
Lham bil Qasbu
Keto-Style Lamb & Artichoke Heart Stew
A savory Libyan stew combining tender chunks of lamb with artichoke hearts, cooked in a light tomato-based sau…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein42 fat680 kcal
Qaddid (Keto-Style)
Libyan Dried Lamb Stew (Keto-Style)
A traditional, rich, and deeply flavored stew made with rehydrated salted and sun-dried lamb (Qaddid), slow-co…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein68 fat820 kcal
Tajeen Khodra (Keto-Style)
Libyan Keto Vegetable Casserole
A vibrant and flavorful Libyan vegetable casserole, traditionally baked in an earthenware tagine. Modified to …
12 net20 total8 fibre8 protein35 fat400 kcal
Tajeen L'san
Braised Lamb Tongue Tagine
Tender lamb tongue, slow-cooked in a rich, savory, and aromatic tomato-based sauce with sautéed onions, garlic…
12 net17 total5 fibre65 protein60 fat820 kcal
Tamateem Mahshi (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Tomatoes with Keto Filling
Large, ripe tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a robust mixture of seasoned minced lamb or beef, chopped on…
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein50 fat700 kcal
Fasolia b'Lahm (Keto-Style)
Green Bean and Meat Stew
A comforting and hearty stew with tender lamb or beef cooked with green beans in a savory tomato sauce. This t…
13 net20 total7 fibre55 protein58 fat780 kcal
Hout bil Marqa (Keto-Style)
Libyan Fish Stew in Tomato Sauce (Keto-Style)
A fragrant and hearty Libyan fish stew, featuring firm white fish (e.g., cod, snapper) cooked in a rich, spice…
13 net18 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Hout Msahhan
Baked Fish with Spiced Vegetables (Keto-Style)
A flavorful whole baked fish (e.g., sea bream or sea bass) topped with a rich sauce of sautéed onions, bell pe…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein60 fat850 kcal
Lham bil Qara' (Keto-Style)
Libyan Lamb Stew with Pumpkin (Keto-Style)
A rich and savory Libyan lamb stew, traditionally cooked with tender pumpkin pieces. For a keto version, the p…
13 net20 total7 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Marqa Lahm (Keto-Style)
Libyan Meat and Vegetable Stew (Keto-Friendly)
A rich and savory Libyan stew featuring tender lamb or beef slow-cooked in a tomato-based sauce with a selecti…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Salata Mechwiya
Grilled Vegetable Salad
A smoky and flavorful salad made from finely chopped roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, dress…
13 net20 total7 fibre15 protein45 fat500 kcal
Shayesh Baraq (حشوة الشيش برك بصلصة اللبن - معدلة كيتو)
Spiced Lamb & Beef in Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Keto-Style)
A keto-friendly rendition of traditional Shish Barak, this dish features the savory, spiced minced lamb and be…
13 net15 total2 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Shorba Libiya (Modified)
Libyan Lamb/Beef Soup (Keto Modified)
A rich, spiced Libyan soup, traditionally made with lamb or beef, a hearty broth, and a savory tomato base. Fo…
13 net18 total5 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Tajeen Fasolia Khadra bil Lahm
Keto-Style Green Bean & Lamb Stew
A comforting and savory stew featuring tender lamb pieces slow-cooked with fresh green beans in a rich tomato-…
13 net20 total7 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Djej bil Limoun w Zeitoun
Chicken with Lemon and Olives
Tender chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on for flavor) braised or slow-cooked in a fragrant sauce featuring…
14 net18 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat790 kcal
Lham Bel Basal (Keto-Style Meat with Onions)
Keto-Style Slow-Cooked Meat with Onions
Tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked until meltingly soft with an abundance of caramelized onions and aro…
14 net20 total6 fibre75 protein60 fat880 kcal
Loubia
Green Bean Stew with Lamb
A comforting Libyan stew featuring tender lamb pieces cooked with fresh green beans in a savory tomato and her…
14 net22 total8 fibre55 protein55 fat730 kcal
Kafteji (Keto Modified)
Fried Keto Vegetable and Egg Medley
A colorful and flavorful medley of pan-fried or deep-fried eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, often…
15 net25 total10 fibre20 protein58 fat620 kcal
Kamounia
Cumin Offal/Meat Stew
A hearty and aromatic Libyan stew characterized by its generous use of cumin. It often features lamb or beef o…
15 net20 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kousa Mahshi (Modified)
Stuffed Zucchini (Keto Modified)
Zucchini boats or hollowed zucchinis stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, herbs, and spices, then cooked in …
15 net22 total7 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Shakshuka / Tajeen Beyd
Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce
A popular dish featuring eggs poached directly in a simmering, well-spiced tomato, onion, and bell pepper sauc…
15 net22 total7 fibre22 protein55 fat650 kcal
Makhroum
Lamb and Onion Stew (Chickpea-Free)
A deeply flavorful Libyan stew with tender pieces of lamb or beef slow-cooked with a large quantity of caramel…
17 net22 total5 fibre60 protein42 fat680 kcal
Tajeen Lahm/Djej (Modified)
Meat/Chicken Stew (Keto Modified)
A slow-cooked, rich Libyan stew featuring tender meat (lamb or chicken) with a savory, spiced tomato base and …
17 net23 total6 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Hout Maqli (قطع سمك مقلية)
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet Pieces with Lemon
Simple pan-fried fish fillets or small pieces, typically a firm white fish, lightly seasoned with salt and bla…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Lham Mqallem (لحم مقلم)
Pan-Fried Lamb Chunks with Spices
Tender pieces of lamb, typically from the leg or shoulder, cut into cubes and pan-fried in olive oil until per…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Lham Msalli
Dry Fried Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb, typically from a leg or shoulder, slow-fried in its own rendered fat until deeply brown…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Lham Raqqa Mhammar
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder (Keto-Style)
A tender, slow-roasted lamb shoulder or leg, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, cumin, and often garlic, cooke…
2 net3 total1 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Mtabbal Zeitoun
Olive Dip
A vibrant and tangy dip made from a blend of green and black olives, finely chopped with garlic, fresh herbs (…
2 net4 total2 fibre2 protein35 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Pana Mqalliya
Libyan Pan-Fried Lamb Sweetbreads
Tender lamb sweetbreads, a prized delicacy in Libyan cuisine, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and pan-fr…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein32 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Sardina Maqliya (Keto-Style)
Pan-Fried Sardines with Lemon and Herbs
Fresh sardines, seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, and lemon, pan-fried in olive oil until crispy and golden. …
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Batarekh bil Beyd
Cured Fish Roe with Eggs
A luxurious and rich dish featuring cured fish roe (bottarga) gently cooked with scrambled or fried eggs, ofte…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Fadda
Libyan Slow-Cooked Lamb Ribs (Keto-Style)
Succulent lamb ribs, traditionally slow-cooked until they are incredibly tender and fall off the bone. Seasone…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Gambari Mashwi
Grilled Prawns with Garlic and Olive Oil
Succulent prawns marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and finely chopped her…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Hout Kabda
Libyan Pan-Fried Fish Liver
A unique Libyan delicacy, fresh fish liver (often from tuna or similar large fish) is simply pan-fried until t…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat430 kcal
KAsoon
Kulawi Mashwiya
Grilled Lamb Kidneys with Herbs and Lemon
A nutrient-rich and flavorful dish of tender lamb kidneys, marinated in a simple yet potent mix of olive oil, …
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein28 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Lham Bil Khamira
Lamb or Beef with Spices (Fermented-Style)
A traditional Libyan dish featuring tender lamb or beef, slow-cooked with a rich blend of aromatic spices like…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal