Keto Margat Rumman
Pomegranate Meatball Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs are made entirely of ground meat with no bulgur, rice, or breadcrumbs. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique and flavorful Iraqi stew where meatballs are cooked in a rich, tangy sauce made with pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, and spices. The original dish often uses bulgur-based meatballs, which are replaced with pure meat for keto.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, onion, tomato paste, pomegranate molasses (keto-friendly alternative or very sparingly), olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried mint, water or broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure meatballs are made entirely of ground meat with no bulgur, rice, or breadcrumbs. Use a keto-friendly pomegranate molasses substitute or significantly reduce the amount of traditional molasses. Confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مرقة رمان كيتو، من فضلك تأكد أن الكفتة لحم مفروم فقط بدون برغل أو أرز أو بقسماط. استخدم دبس رمان كيتو أو كمية قليلة جداً من العادي، وبدون سكر مضاف.
For Keto Margat Rumman, please confirm meatballs are only ground meat, no bulgur/rice/breadcrumbs. Use a keto pomegranate molasses or minimal traditional, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses is very high in sugar. Traditional meatballs contain bulgur. Ensure no other starches are added as thickeners.
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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