Kafta Mishwieh
Grilled Ground Meat Skewers
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Skewers of seasoned ground beef or lamb, mixed with finely chopped parsley and onion, then grilled until tender and juicy.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, fresh parsley, Lebanese spices (seven spice, salt, pepper).
Optional tweaks
Request no rice or pita bread. Ask for a simple side salad of cucumber and tomato with olive oil and lemon, rather than a dressing that might contain sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة مشوية، من فضلك بدون رز أو خبز. ممكن سلطة جانبية بسيطة خيار وبندورة مع زيت زيتون وليمون، بدون أي صلصة؟
For the Kafta Mishwieh, no rice or pita. Can I have a simple side salad of cucumber and tomato with olive oil and lemon instead of dressing?
Watch out for
Often served with rice and pita bread (must avoid). The onion content in the kafta mix contributes to total carbs. Side salads might have sugary dressings.
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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