Keto Ma'karouneh bil Lahmeh (Zucchini Noodles)
Keto Zucchini Noodles with Spiced Ground Lamb
Yes, with a tweak: request zucchini noodles instead of pasta. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto adaptation of a beloved Jordanian home-style dish. Spiralized zucchini replaces traditional pasta, tossed in a rich, deeply spiced ground lamb and tomato sauce. The sauce is typically simmered with fragrant Middle Eastern spices, garlic, and onions, often finished with a touch of heavy cream or butter for added richness.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb, zucchini, unsweetened tomato paste, garlic, onion, olive oil, spices (cinnamon, allspice, black pepper), salt, optional heavy cream or butter, fresh parsley for garnish.
How to make it keto
Request zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Explicitly ask for no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added. Ask for ample olive oil or butter.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial tomato paste, restaurant tendency to use more onion than ideal, occasional inclusion of other starchy vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. Zucchini itself contains some 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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