Khoresh Gheymeh
Split Pea & Lamb Stew (no potato, no rice)
No, skip this one: about 23g 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 savory stew featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef, yellow split peas, dried limes (limoo amani), and tomato paste, simmered to perfection.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef cubes, yellow split peas, onions, tomato paste, dried limes, turmeric, saffron, oil.
If you order it anyway
Absolutely "no rice." Request "no fried potato sticks" (often served on top). Confirm no added sugar.
If you order it anyway, say this (Persian)
برای خورش قیمه، لطفاً برنج و سیبزمینی سرخکرده نداشته باشد. شکر هم اضافه نشده باشد.
For the Khoresh Gheymeh, please no rice and no fried potato sticks. Also, confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Yellow split peas are legumes and contribute significant carbs. Tomato paste can have hidden sugars or be concentrated in carbs. Onions.
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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