Keto Αρνί με Σέλινο Αυγολέμονο
Keto Lamb and Celery in Lemon-Egg Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb braised slowly with celery until fork-tender, then finished with a rich, creamy, and tangy avgolemono (lemon-egg) sauce. A comforting and robust dish, traditionally carb-heavy but easily adaptable.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, fresh celery, onion, extra virgin olive oil, chicken or lamb broth, lemon juice, egg yolks, sea salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables are added to the stew. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the avgolemono sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Keto Αρνί, παρακαλώ όχι πατάτες, ρύζι ή άλλα αμυλούχα λαχανικά. Το αυγολέμονο είναι δεμένο χωρίς αλεύρι ή κορν φλάουρ;
For the Keto Αρνί, please no potatoes, rice, or starchy vegetables. And confirm the avgolemono sauce is thickened without flour or cornstarch.
Watch out for
Traditional inclusion of potatoes or other root vegetables in the stew. Possible use of flour or cornstarch to thicken the avgolemono sauce (though less common in authentic preparations). Hidden sugars in broth or pre-made 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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