Keto Mbaazi za Nazi (Green Beans in Coconut Milk)
Keto Green Beans in Coconut Milk
Yes, with a tweak: replaced high-carb pigeon peas (mbaazi) with green beans. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy and flavorful side dish, traditionally made with pigeon peas, now prepared with tender green beans simmered in rich coconut milk with aromatic spices like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, often with a hint of chili.
Key ingredients
Green Beans, Coconut Milk (full fat), Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Cumin, Chili (optional), Cooking Oil, Salt.
How to make it keto
Replaced high-carb pigeon peas (mbaazi) with green beans. Confirm no sugar is added to the coconut sauce.
Watch out for
Restaurant might add sugar to coconut-based sauces, pre-made curry pastes or spice blends can contain sugar/starch, large onion/tomato base.
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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