Keto Lahmeh bil Tahini
Spiced Ground Beef/Lamb with Tahini Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: this is served *without* the traditional hummus base. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A rich dish featuring spiced ground beef or lamb, often cooked with onions and pine nuts, topped with a creamy, zesty tahini sauce. This is a keto interpretation of a dish typically served with a hummus base, focusing purely on the flavorful meat and tahini.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, olive oil, onions, pine nuts, tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika.
How to make it keto
Crucially, this is served *without* the traditional hummus base. Confirm the dish is just the spiced meat and tahini sauce. Request no bread or any starchy accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحمة بالطحينة، لو سمحت بدون حمص. بدي لحمة وصلصة طحينة بس، وبدون خبز أو أي نشويات جانبية.
For the Lahmeh bil Tahini, please serve without hummus. Confirm it's just meat and tahini sauce, and no bread or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Typically served with bread and/or hummus; tahini contains some natural carbs; pine nuts in very large quantities can add carbs. The primary risk is the expectation of hummus underneath.
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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