מסה בחמוסטה
Meat and Swiss Chard Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Israeli dishes.
What it is
A hearty Libyan Jewish stew featuring tender chunks of beef (or lamb) slow-cooked with Swiss chard, lemon, garlic, and savory spices. A comforting and naturally low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat (e.g., chuck, short ribs), Swiss chard, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, spices (turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper).
Optional tweaks
None typically needed, but ensure no added potatoes or beans which are sometimes in other versions of hamusta.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
במסה בחמוסטה, אפשר לוודא שאין תפוחי אדמה או קטניות בפנים?
For the מסה בחמוסטה, please confirm no added potatoes or beans are in it.
Watch out for
Occasional addition of potatoes or legumes in other variants; hidden sugars in pre-made broth (unlikely for this dish).
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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