Khashlama (Keto Style)
Braised Lamb with Keto Vegetables (No Potatoes/Carrots)
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 hearty and flavorful slow-braised lamb dish, traditionally made with various vegetables. For a keto version, the focus is on tender lamb stewed with low-carb vegetables in its rich juices.
Key ingredients
Lamb (often bone-in shoulder or shank), bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, onion, garlic, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), salt, black pepper, olive oil, chicken or beef broth.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, ask for 'no potatoes' and 'no carrots'. Emphasize low-carb vegetables only (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant). Confirm no flour is used to thicken the broth.
If you order it anyway, say this (Armenian)
Խաշլամայի համար՝ շատ կարևոր է, որ կարտոֆիլ և գազար չլինեն։ Միայն ցածր ածխաջրածնային բանջարեղեն (պղպեղ, դդմիկ, սմբուկ)։ Հաստատեք, որ ալյուր չի օգտագործվել արգանակը խտացնելու համար։
Khashlama: Crucially, no potatoes and no carrots. Low-carb vegetables only (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant). Confirm no flour to thicken broth.
Watch out for
Traditionally includes significant amounts of potatoes, carrots, and sometimes other root vegetables. High onion content can add 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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