Mageritsa (Keto-Style)
Lamb Offal Soup with Avgolemono (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or other starchy thickeners are added; confirm only egg-lemon mixture is used for thickening. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Greek food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Greek Easter soup made with lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, intestines) and fresh herbs, thickened with a rich avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce. Keto version omits any traditional rice or other starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, intestines), olive oil, fresh dill, green onions, lettuce, avgolemono sauce (eggs, lemon juice, broth), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or other starchy thickeners are added; confirm only egg-lemon mixture is used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Η Μαγειρίτσα, παρακαλώ να μην έχει ρύζι ή άλλα αμυλούχα παχυντικά. Πήζει μόνο με αυγολέμονο;
For the Mageritsa, please confirm no rice or other starchy thickeners are used. Is it thickened only with egg-lemon?
Watch out for
Restaurants might add rice or other starches as a thickener; ensure green onions and lettuce quantities are moderate.
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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