Baydh bil Basal wal Felfel
Eggs with Onion and Bell Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: none typically needed as it's naturally low carb. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple and popular Iraqi breakfast or light meal. Eggs are scrambled or fried together with sautéed onions and bell peppers (often a mix of colors) until the vegetables are tender and the eggs are cooked through. Seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes a pinch of paprika or turmeric.
Key ingredients
Eggs, onion, bell peppers (various colors), olive oil/ghee, salt, pepper, paprika/turmeric (optional).
How to make it keto
None typically needed as it's naturally low carb. Ensure no sugar is added to sweeten the onions (uncommon but possible in some regional variations).
Watch out for
Often served with bread; confirm no bread is included.
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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