أرضي شوكي باللحمة
Artichoke Hearts with Beef/Lamb
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no peas or potatoes (sometimes added to this dish). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender artichoke hearts stewed with succulent pieces of beef or lamb in a light tomato and herb sauce, often with a hint of lemon. While artichokes contain some carbs, they fit a modified keto diet in moderation. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
Artichoke hearts, beef or lamb, tomato sauce, herbs, lemon
How to make it keto
Confirm no peas or potatoes (sometimes added to this dish). Request minimal tomato paste and no added sugar. Be mindful of portion size of artichokes.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أرضي شوكي باللحمة، من فضلك تأكد لا يوجد بازلاء أو بطاطس. وأريد أقل كمية من معجون الطماطم وبدون سكر مضاف. شكراً.
For the Artichokes with Meat, please confirm no peas or potatoes. Request minimal tomato paste and no added sugar. Thank you.
Watch out for
Carbohydrate content of artichoke hearts if consumed in very large quantities, potential added peas/potatoes, hidden sugar 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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