Keto Lahm bil Agin (Spiced Meat Bake)
Spiced Lamb & Beef Bake (Lahm bil Agin Style)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the dough/bread base completely. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A savory baked dish featuring a rich mixture of spiced ground lamb and beef, diced tomatoes, and onions, prepared without the traditional thin dough base. The meat is intensely flavorful and often garnished with fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb, ground beef, finely diced onion, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper (optional), fresh parsley, Iraqi seven spice, black pepper, salt, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Omit the dough/bread base completely. Ensure no hidden sugars in tomato products or spice mixes. Request it served plain or with a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، لحم بالعجين بدون عجين أو خبز. لا سكر مضاف في الصلصة أو البهارات. قدمه سادة أو مع سلطة خضراء بسيطة.
Please serve the Lahm bil Agin without dough or bread. No added sugar in the tomato or spices. Plain or with a simple green salad, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato products or pre-made spice blends; usually served on a carb-rich dough base.
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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