תחתיות ארטישוק ובשר ברוטב (ללא אפונה)
Artichoke Bottoms and Meat in Sauce (No Peas)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit the peas, which are a common ingredient and high in carbs. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Sephardic stew featuring tender artichoke bottoms and chunks of meat (often beef or lamb) cooked in a rich, savory sauce. This version is modified to exclude high-carb peas.
Key ingredients
Artichoke bottoms, beef/lamb chunks, olive oil, onions, garlic, tomato paste (small amount), lemon juice, chicken broth, spices (turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, saffron).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit the peas, which are a common ingredient and high in carbs. Confirm the sauce has no flour or starch-based thickeners and no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
בתחתיות ארטישוק ובשר ברוטב, בבקשה בלי אפונה. ולוודא שהרוטב בלי קמח, עמילן או סוכר.
For the תחתיות ארטישוק ובשר ברוטב, please omit the peas. And confirm the sauce has no flour, starch, or added sugar.
Watch out for
Peas (a traditional ingredient in this dish), flour/starch used as a thickener in the sauce, hidden sugars in tomato paste or other sauce ingredients, starchy side dishes if served.
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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