Shakshouka
Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce, no Bread
Yes, with a tweak: mUST be served without any bread or pita. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Levantine and Middle Eastern breakfast or light meal dish featuring eggs poached directly in a simmering sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, often spiced with cumin. For keto, it's served without bread for dipping.
Key ingredients
Eggs, fresh tomatoes (or canned crushed tomatoes), onion, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili flakes (optional), salt, pepper, parsley (garnish).
How to make it keto
MUST be served without any bread or pita. Request extra olive oil. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
شكشوكة، لو سمحت. أبداً بدون خبز أو خبز عربي. ممكن زيت زيتون زيادة؟ وتأكد لي ما فيه سكر مضاف بصلصة البندورة.
Shakshouka, please. No bread or pita. Can I have extra olive oil? And confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Always served with bread for dipping. Tomato sauce can contain added sugars, especially in restaurants. Larger quantities of peppers and onions can add up 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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