Gomen Besiga
Collard Greens with Meat
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no injera'. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Finely chopped collard greens stewed with tender pieces of beef or lamb, onions, garlic, ginger, and mild spices. A hearty and flavorful side or main dish.
Key ingredients
Collard greens, beef/lamb, onions, garlic, ginger, niter kibbeh/oil, mild spices (e.g., turmeric, cardamom), salt.
How to make it keto
Request 'no injera'. Ask for more meat and less onion if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ጎመን በስጋ፣ እንጀራ አያስፈልግም። ስጋው በዛ ያለ፣ ሽንኩርቱ ደግሞ ያነሰ ቢሆን ይቻላል?
Gomen Besiga, no injera. Can I get more meat and less onion, please?
Watch out for
Collard greens have some carbs but are high in fiber. Onions, garlic, ginger contribute. Restaurant heavy-handedness could mean a larger amount of onions.
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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