Qorma-e Felfel ba Gosht
Bell Pepper and Meat Stew
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A vibrant and flavorful stew with tender pieces of lamb or beef cooked with colorful bell peppers (felfel), onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a fragrant blend of authentic Afghan spices. A delightful and hearty meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef stew meat, bell peppers (red, green, yellow), onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, green chilies, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil or ghee).
If you order it anyway
Request to serve without naan bread or rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
قورمه فلفل با گوشت را بدون نان و برنج سرو کنید. لطفاً تأیید کنید که به خورش آن بوره اضافه نشده است.
Please serve Qorma-e Felfel ba Gosht without naan or rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew.
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, and tomato paste can contribute moderate carbs. Potential hidden sugar in restaurant-prepared tomato paste or spice mixes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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