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Keto Spiced Red Vegetable 'Stew' with Mushroom & Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: crucial to ensure a very small amount of tomato paste (or none) and no other starchy vegetables or legumes. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful, thick stew-like dish made with a rich blend of berbere spice, onions, garlic, and ginger. Instead of traditional legumes, it utilizes finely chopped mushrooms and shredded cabbage for texture and bulk, creating a deep, complex, and entirely keto-friendly 'wot' experience. Served as a side or a light main.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms (cremini/button), cabbage, onion, garlic, ginger, berbere spice, tomato paste (small amount for color/flavor), olive oil, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucial to ensure a very small amount of tomato paste (or none) and no other starchy vegetables or legumes. Request no injera.
Watch out for
Tomato paste can add carbs; hidden sugars in berbere spice; restaurant might add potatoes/carrots; high-carb sides.
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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