מקלובה כרובית ובשר
Upside-Down Cauliflower and Meat (Keto Maqluba)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure cauliflower is used instead of rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Israeli food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and visually striking dish, reimagined for keto. Layers of tender beef or lamb, fried eggplant and tomato slices, and roasted cauliflower florets are cooked together, then inverted to reveal a 'cake' of savory ingredients. The cauliflower replaces the traditional rice.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb chunks, cauliflower florets, eggplant slices, tomato slices, olive oil, onions, garlic, spices (e.g., allspice, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric), broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure cauliflower is used instead of rice. Confirm no added sugar in tomato sauce or during cooking. Avoid any starchy vegetables like potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
למקלובה כרובית ובשר, וודא בבקשה שזה עם כרובית במקום אורז. בלי סוכר מוסף ברוטב או בבישול, ובלי ירקות עמילניים כמו תפוחי אדמה.
For מקלובה כרובית ובשר, confirm cauliflower, not rice. No added sugar in sauce or cooking, and no starchy vegetables please.
Watch out for
Potential use of rice instead of cauliflower, hidden sugars in tomato sauce, starchy fillers.
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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