كوسة/باذنجان/فلفل محشي لحمة (بدون أرز)
Stuffed Zucchini/Eggplant/Peppers with Spiced Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice is used in the stuffing. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hollowed-out zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers filled with a rich and savory mixture of seasoned minced beef or lamb, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, simmered in a light, unsweetened tomato broth.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, minced beef or lamb, onions, garlic, fresh herbs (parsley, dill, cilantro), minimal tomato paste, spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no rice is used in the stuffing. Request that the tomato broth is made without any added sugar and is not overly sweet or thickened with flour. Ensure no starchy vegetables like carrots or potatoes are added to the stuffing or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ممكن أتأكد إن المحشي بدون أرز؟ والمرقة تكون بدون سكر، مش مسكرة، وبدون دقيق أو خضروات نشوية زي جزر أو بطاطس.
Please confirm the محشي stuffing has no rice. The tomato broth needs to be sugar-free, not sweet, and without flour or starchy vegetables like carrots/potatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden rice in the stuffing is the primary risk. Excessive use of tomato paste or tomato sauce with added sugars. Some kitchens might add starchy vegetables to the stuffing mixture.
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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