גבינה לבנה עם שמן זית וזעתר
Cottage Cheese with Olive Oil and Za'atar
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A common Israeli breakfast item or light snack, this dish consists of creamy Israeli cottage cheese (gvina levana), generously topped with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of aromatic za'atar spice blend.
Key ingredients
Israeli cottage cheese (e.g., 5% fat), extra virgin olive oil, za'atar spice blend.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it's full-fat cottage cheese (5% or more). Verify za'atar blend doesn't contain hidden wheat or sugar (most authentic blends are pure spices).
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
האם הגבינה הלבנה היא 5% שומן ומעלה? ואפשר לוודא שהזעתר אינו מכיל חיטה או סוכר?
Is the גבינה לבנה full-fat (5% or more)? Please confirm the za'atar blend has no hidden wheat or sugar.
Watch out for
Low-fat cottage cheese can have higher carb fillers. Some za'atar blends might contain small amounts of wheat or sugar, though pure blends are common.
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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