Lega Tibs
Tender Pan-Fried Beef (or Lamb) with Onions and Peppers (No Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: omit injera. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Small, tender cubes of beef or lamb, pan-fried with caramelized onions, green bell peppers, and a mild blend of Ethiopian spices. This is a less saucy alternative to traditional wats, emphasizing the pan-fried meat and vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb cubes, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeños, garlic, ginger, mild berbere spice, oil (niter kibbeh or vegetable oil), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit injera. Confirm it's a dry or very lightly sauced preparation. Can ask for increased bell peppers and reduced onions.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ለጋ ጥብስ ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። ደረቅ ወይስ በትንሽ መረቅ ነው የሚዘጋጀው? ብዙ የፈረንጅ ቃሪያ እና ትንሽ ሽንኩርት ይደረግልኝ?
Lega Tibs without injera, please. Is it dry or lightly sauced? Can I have more bell peppers and less onion?
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers can accumulate in carb count. Potential hidden sugar in berbere spice or base sauces.
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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