Keto Gomen Firfir
Keto Collard Green Shreds with Spiced Sauce (Injera Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure collard greens are the base, replacing injera completely. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly take on the traditional Firfir, where sautéed collard greens (Gomen) are generously shredded and mixed with a rich, spiced berbere sauce, seasoned with butter, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Served without injera, with the greens acting as the base.
Key ingredients
Collard greens, onion, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend, tomato paste, butter (niter kibbeh or regular), oil, salt, optional meat scraps (e.g., from Zigni), green chili.
How to make it keto
Ensure collard greens are the base, replacing injera completely. Confirm no added sugar in tomato paste or berbere blend.
Watch out for
Tomato paste quantity, hidden sugar in commercial berbere blends, large amounts of onion/garlic.
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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