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Green Beans and Beef Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Egyptian stew featuring fresh green beans and tender beef pieces, slow-cooked in a savory tomato sauce with garlic and aromatic herbs.
Key ingredients
Green beans, beef chunks, fresh tomatoes/tomato paste, garlic, fresh cilantro, ghee/oil, spices (e.g., coriander, cumin), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice. Confirm that the tomato sauce is not heavily sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بدون أرز لو سمحت. وهل ممكن تتأكد لي صلصة البندورة ليست محلاة بكثرة؟
No rice, please. And confirm the tomato sauce is not heavily sweetened.
Watch out for
Tomato paste/sauce can contain added sugars. Green beans have moderate carbs that can accumulate in large portions. Typically served with rice.
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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