Kleftiko
Slow-Cooked Lamb
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Lamb leg or shoulder slow-cooked for many hours in a traditional clay oven or pot with bay leaves, oregano, and lemon, until incredibly tender and falling off the bone.
Key ingredients
Lamb leg/shoulder, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, bay leaves, salt, pepper. Sometimes includes small amounts of onion or garlic.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes. Confirm no carrots or other root vegetables are added.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Κλέφτικο, παρακαλώ, χωρίς πατάτες. Μπορείτε να επιβεβαιώσετε ότι δεν έχουν καρότα ή άλλα ριζώδη λαχανικά;
For the Kleftiko, please, no potatoes. Can you also confirm no carrots or other root vegetables are added?
Watch out for
Traditionally baked with large amounts of potatoes; some restaurants might add carrots or other root vegetables.
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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