Hamsa Kusa bil Baydh (حمسة كوسة بالبيض)
Sautéed Zucchini with Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
Fresh zucchini slices or cubes sautéed with onions and garlic, then combined with scrambled or fried eggs and seasoned with Iraqi spices. A light, nutritious, and inherently low-carb dish.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar. Served strictly without bread or other carb-heavy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
حمسة كوسة بالبيض، من فضلك بدون سكر إضافي. وتقدم بدون خبز أو أي إضافات نشوية أخرى.
For the Hamsa Kusa bil Baydh, no added sugar, please. Serve strictly without bread or other carb-heavy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Zucchini and onions can accumulate carbs in larger portions.
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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