Zeytuni Be'Siga
Keto Modified: Beef Sauté with Olives
Yes, with a tweak: ensure minimal onion usage. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A unique Eritrean home-style dish where tender beef chunks are sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger, spices, and a generous amount of green or black olives. The olives add a briny, savory depth that pairs well with the spiced beef. Naturally low-carb.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), green or black olives, red onions, niter kibbeh or olive oil, garlic, ginger, berbere spice (optional, for heat), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure minimal onion usage. Confirm no added sugars in spice blends. Request it to be served as a dry sauté without heavy sauce.
Watch out for
Excessive onions, hidden sugars in spice blends, serving with 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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