Kousa w Lahme
Zucchini and Lamb Stew (Tomato-Based)
No, skip this one: about 19g 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 and robust Lebanese stew featuring tender chunks of zucchini and succulent lamb, slow-cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce infused with garlic and fresh cilantro.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, lamb chunks (or ground lamb), crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, fresh cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables in the stew. Ensure no rice is served as an accompaniment.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
كوسا ولحمة، لو سمحت بدون بطاطس أو خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات في المرق. وبدون رز بجانبه.
For Kousa w Lahme, please no potatoes or high-carb vegetables in the stew. Serve without rice.
Watch out for
Frequently served with rice. Potatoes or other root vegetables might be added as filler in some restaurant versions. Hidden sugars in canned tomatoes or tomato paste (check brands if possible).
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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