جبنة بالطماطم
White Cheese with Tomato and Olive Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple, popular Egyptian breakfast or side dish featuring fresh white cheese (often similar to feta or a soft farmer's cheese), diced fresh tomatoes, and a generous drizzle of olive oil, often garnished with fresh mint or parsley.
Key ingredients
White cheese (e.g., Gebna Beida, similar to feta), fresh tomatoes, olive oil, fresh mint or parsley (optional), green bell pepper (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread is served alongside. Confirm the cheese is a full-fat variety (or ensure ample olive oil is added to compensate for typical lower fat versions).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
جبنة بالطماطم من فضلك بدون عيش. هل الجبنة كاملة الدسم؟ لو لأ، ممكن زيت زيتون زيادة؟
Please serve the جبنة بالطماطم without bread. Confirm the cheese is full-fat, or add extra olive oil.
Watch out for
Bread is a common accompaniment. Some commercial white cheeses may contain small amounts of preservatives or stabilizers, but usually negligible. Small carb contribution from tomatoes.
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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