Maqlubet Zaitoun bil Lahmeh (Keto Modified)
Upside-down Green Olive & Lamb Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or other starchy vegetables are used. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique savory stew, modified for keto, featuring tender lamb chunks slow-cooked with a generous amount of green olives, onions, and aromatic spices. The dish is cooked until the meat is succulent and the olives have infused their briney, earthy flavor throughout, creating a rich, flavorful, and naturally low-carb 'makloubeh' style dish without any rice or substitutes.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/cubes, green olives (pitted), onions, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or other starchy vegetables are used. The dish should be focused on the meat, olives, and aromatics.
Watch out for
Excessive use of onions. Any accidental starchy thickeners in the stew liquid.
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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