Arni Kokkinisto (Lamb Stew in Tomato Sauce with Keto Sides)
Lamb Stew in Rich Tomato Sauce
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A hearty and intensely flavorful Greek lamb stew, featuring tender lamb shoulder or leg braised slowly in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, seasoned with traditional Mediterranean spices like cinnamon, bay leaf, and allspice. This keto version is served without its typical high-carb accompaniments (pasta, rice, or potatoes).
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat, crushed tomatoes, red wine (trace carbs), olive oil, onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, allspice, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no pasta, rice, or potatoes. Ask for steamed keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., broccoli, spinach, or green beans) instead.
If you order it anyway, say this (Greek)
Το Αρνί Κοκκινιστό, παρακαλώ χωρίς μακαρόνια, ρύζι ή πατάτες. Να συνοδεύεται με βραστά λαχανικά (μπρόκολο, σπανάκι, φασολάκια).
For the Arni Kokkinisto, no pasta, rice, or potatoes. Please serve with steamed keto-friendly vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce with potential added sugar; significant onion content; flour used to thicken the stew; high-carb accompaniments if not explicitly avoided.
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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