Keto Filfil Mahshi (لحم وفلفل محشي بالقرنبيط)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Meat and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: substitution of white rice with cauliflower rice. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Iraqi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground lamb or beef, herbs, spices, and cauliflower rice, then baked until tender. The traditional rice filling is replaced with cauliflower rice to create a low-carb alternative.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground lamb/beef, cauliflower rice, onions, garlic, unsweetened tomato paste, fresh herbs (parsley, mint), Iraqi spices (seven spice, black pepper, cumin), olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Substitution of white rice with cauliflower rice. Ensure no sugar is added to tomato paste or spice blends. Served without any carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للفلفل المحشي الكيتو، تأكد لي أنه برز قرنبيط، ما فيه سكر بمعجون الطماطم أو البهارات، وبدون إضافات نشوية.
For the Keto Filfil Mahshi, confirm cauliflower rice, no sugar in tomato paste/spices, and no carb-heavy sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made spice blends. Bell peppers can contribute to net carbs in larger quantities.
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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