Maghmour (Keto Modified - No Chickpeas)
Stewed Eggplant and Tomato with Onion (Chickpea-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the complete omission of chickpeas. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty vegetarian stew featuring tender eggplant, ripe tomatoes, and sweet onions slow-cooked in abundant olive oil with herbs and spices. Traditionally contains chickpeas, which must be omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, canned crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, fresh mint, salt, black pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the complete omission of chickpeas. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مغمور من فضلك، استثنِ الحمص تماماً. وتأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في صلصة الطماطم.
For the Maghmour, please completely omit chickpeas. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Chickpeas are a fundamental ingredient and must be removed. Some chefs might add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of tomatoes.
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.
More on the Lebanese menuAll 151 Lebanese dishes ›
