Chilingar
Lamb and Spinach Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
A robust stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with a generous amount of fresh spinach, onions, and garlic, seasoned with traditional Armenian spices. Prepared with ample olive oil.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder/leg), fresh spinach, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no high-carb additions like rice or potatoes are included, which is not typical for this dish anyway.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Չիլինգարը խնդրում եմ պատրաստել առանց բրնձի կամ կարտոֆիլի։
For Chilingar, please ensure no rice or potatoes are added.
Watch out for
Hidden starches or excessive use of high-carb vegetables if not prepared authentically.
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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