Galayet Lahme (No Rice/Bread)
Sautéed Diced Lamb with Onions and Tomatoes
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice or bread on the side. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent diced lamb or beef (often lamb) sautéed with onions, garlic, and fresh tomatoes, seasoned with common Lebanese spices. This dish is usually served with rice or bread; these must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Diced lamb (or beef), olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh tomatoes, green bell pepper (optional), salt, black pepper, allspice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice or bread on the side. Confirm no added sugars in the tomato sauce base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قلاية لحمة من فضلك، لا تضع أرز أو خبز جانباً. وتأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في صلصة الطماطم.
For the Galayet Lahme, please no rice or bread on the side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Primarily served with high-carb sides (rice, bread). Tomato sauces in restaurants can often contain hidden sugars.
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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