Yakhnet Lahmeh bil Khodar
Lamb Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A hearty lamb stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with a rich tomato base and a selection of keto-friendly vegetables like cauliflower, green beans, or eggplant. Typically served as a main course.
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, water/broth, low-carb vegetables (e.g., cauliflower, green beans, eggplant, spinach), salt, pepper, bay leaf, traditional spices.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request no high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or peas. Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Ask for a generous amount of olive oil.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
يخنة لحمة بالخضار، لو سمحت بدون بطاطا، جزر أو بازيلا. ولا سكر مضاف لصلصة البندورة. وزيت زيتون كثير.
Yakhnet Lahmeh, please no potatoes, carrots, or peas. No added sugar in the tomato sauce. Generous olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Commonly includes high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Restaurant tomato sauces may contain added sugar. Ensure all vegetables are low-carb and sauce is sugar-free.
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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