Fasoolia Bil Lahm
Green Bean and Lamb Stew (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Iraqi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Iraqi stew featuring tender lamb chunks slow-cooked with fresh green beans in a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with traditional spices. Served without the customary rice for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder or leg), fresh green beans, canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, olive oil/ghee, water/broth, salt, black pepper, Iraqi seven-spice blend.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce or stew base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
فاصوليا باللحم، لو سمحت بدون رز. وتأكد ما في سكر مضاف في صلصة البندورة أو مرقة اليخنة.
Fasoolia Bil Lahm, please serve without rice. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce or stew base.
Watch out for
Omission of rice is crucial. Restaurants may add sugar to tomato sauces for sweetness or to cut acidity. Watch for generous portions of green beans if they start adding up.
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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