Adas Polo (Keto-Style)
Keto Lentil & Meat Cauliflower Rice (No Raisins/Dates)
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 fragrant and hearty dish, traditionally a rice pilaf with brown lentils, often mixed with sautéed ground meat, onions, and sometimes sweetened with raisins or dates. The keto rendition replaces the rice with cauliflower rice, limits lentils to a very small portion for flavor, completely omits raisins/dates, and emphasizes the savory ground lamb/beef and aromatic spices.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, cauliflower 'rice', brown lentils (very small amount), onions, olive oil, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, sometimes a pinch of saffron.
If you order it anyway
CRITICAL: Replace traditional rice with cauliflower rice. Limit lentils to a garnish (e.g., 1-2 tbsp per serving) or omit completely. Ensure no raisins, dates, or other dried fruits. Request extra meat.
If you order it anyway, say this (Persian)
خیلی مهم است: به جای برنج، پلو گل کلم باشد. عدس فقط برای تزیین یا حذف شود. بدون میوه خشک. لطفاً گوشت اضافه.
CRITICAL: Replace rice with cauliflower rice. Lentils as a garnish only, or omit. No dried fruits. Please add extra meat.
Watch out for
Traditional rice, lentils (high carb in large quantities), raisins/dates (very high sugar), hidden sugars in spice blends.
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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