بيض أومليت بالجبنة أو خضار
Cheese or Vegetable Omelette
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
A classic omelette prepared with eggs, mixed with local cheeses like Roomy or white cheese, or diced low-carb vegetables such as peppers and onions, cooked until fluffy and golden.
Key ingredients
Eggs, cheese (Roomy, white cheese), butter/oil, optional vegetables (bell peppers, onions), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no milk added (unless heavy cream), no flour, and no high-carb vegetable fillers (like potatoes). Request no bread side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون حليب (إلا إذا كانت كريمة ثقيلة)، وبدون دقيق، وبدون بطاطس في الأومليت. ولا تقدم خبز جانباً.
Please, no milk (unless heavy cream), no flour, and no potatoes in the omelet. And no bread on the side.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (potatoes), flour/milk in omelette mixture, served with 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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