מוחמרה (ללא פירורי לחם וסוכר)
Keto Muhammara (No Breadcrumbs or Added Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical: Request no breadcrumbs and no added sugar or pomegranate molasses. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Israeli food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and rich dip made from roasted red bell peppers and walnuts, modified to be keto-friendly by omitting high-carb ingredients.
Key ingredients
Roasted red bell peppers, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, chili flakes, salt.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical: Request no breadcrumbs and no added sugar or pomegranate molasses. Served with raw vegetables (e.g., cucumber or celery sticks) instead of pita.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
בבקשה את המוחמרה בלי פירורי לחם, בלי סוכר או רכז רימונים. להגיש עם ירקות טריים כמו מלפפון או סלרי, לא פיתה.
For the מוחמרה, absolutely no breadcrumbs, added sugar, or pomegranate molasses. Please serve with raw vegetables like cucumber or celery sticks, not pita.
Watch out for
Traditional Muhammara recipes frequently use breadcrumbs and/or pomegranate molasses or sugar, which are high in carbs. Red bell peppers themselves contribute moderate carbs.
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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