Dolmat Koussa
Stuffed Zucchini
No, skip this one: about 25g 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
Zucchini halves or whole zucchini hollowed out and generously stuffed with a seasoned mixture of minced meat (typically lamb or beef), herbs, and spices, then gently simmered in a light tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, minced lamb or beef, onions, garlic, fresh herbs (parsley, mint), spices (cumin, paprika), olive oil, crushed tomatoes.
If you order it anyway
**CRITICAL**: Ensure *no rice* is used in the stuffing mixture. Confirm no flour is used in the sauce. Request extra olive oil.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
دولمة الكوسة، من فضلك الأهم أن لا يكون هناك أرز في الحشوة. وهل الصلصة بدون دقيق؟ أريد زيت زيتون إضافي.
For the Dolmat Koussa, it's critical there's no rice in the stuffing. Please confirm no flour in the sauce, and can I have extra olive oil?
Watch out for
The most significant carb risk is rice in the stuffing, which is very common. Onions and tomatoes in the sauce also contribute to net carbs.
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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