Fassoulia
Green Bean Stew with Meat
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no potatoes' (sometimes added). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory stew featuring green beans, tomatoes, onions, often with chunks of beef or lamb, simmered in a rich, olive oil-based sauce.
Key ingredients
Green beans, beef/lamb chunks, onions, diced tomatoes (fresh or canned), tomato paste, olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'no potatoes' (sometimes added). Confirm no sugar in tomato paste/sauce. Avoid rice served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Ֆասուլիայի մեջ խնդրում եմ կարտոֆիլ չլինի։ Հաստատեք, որ լոլիկի մածուկը/սոուսը շաքար չի պարունակում։ Բրինձ մի տվեք։
For the Fassoulia, please no potatoes. Confirm no sugar in the tomato paste or sauce. No rice served alongside.
Watch out for
Potatoes are sometimes added. Hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce. Green beans can add up in large portions. Often served with rice/bread.
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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