Sabzi Qovurma (Keto-style)
Lamb Herb Stew (Served without Rice)
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 fragrant stew made with tender pieces of lamb and a rich mixture of various fresh green herbs like cilantro, dill, spinach, and sorrel, creating a vibrant green color.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, a mix of fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, spinach, parsley, sorrel), onions, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper, minimal tomato paste.
If you order it anyway
Request without rice (plov), which is the traditional accompaniment. Verify no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Səbzi qovurmanı plovsuz xahiş edirəm. Yeməyi qatılaşdırmaq üçün un və ya nişasta istifadə olunmadığını təsdiq edə bilərsinizmi?
Please serve the Sabzi Qovurma without rice. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew.
Watch out for
Served with plov (rice); must be omitted. Potential for flour/starch thickeners in the stew. Moderate carbs from large quantities of green herbs and onions. Hidden sugars in tomato paste.
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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