Keto Bandora Mahshiyeh (Lahmeh wa Riz Zahra)
Keto Stuffed Tomatoes with Meat and Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: verify complete replacement of white rice with cauliflower rice. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Ripe tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a seasoned blend of ground lamb or beef and cauliflower rice, then baked or simmered in a savory liquid. The classic preparation is made keto by substituting traditional white rice with cauliflower rice.
Key ingredients
Tomatoes, ground lamb/beef, cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, mint, parsley, mixed spices, salt.
How to make it keto
Verify complete replacement of white rice with cauliflower rice. Request no sugar in the tomato sauce. Confirm no starchy vegetables in the filling.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الرجاء التأكيد أن الأرز مستبدل بالكامل بأرز الزهرة. ولا أريد سكر في صلصة البندورة، ولا خضروات نشوية في الحشوة.
Please confirm the rice is 100% cauliflower rice. No sugar in the tomato sauce, and no starchy vegetables in the filling.
Watch out for
Tomatoes contribute moderate carbs; hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauce; high amounts of onion.
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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