Spiced Minced Meat & Pine Nut Medley (Keto Riz bi Lahme Style)
Spiced Minced Meat & Pine Nut Medley
Yes, with a tweak: serve as a standalone meat dish without any rice or bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
A rich and aromatic medley of ground lamb or beef, sautéed with toasted pine nuts, and traditional Lebanese spices like allspice and cinnamon. This dish captures the flavor profile of 'Riz bi Lahme' without the rice.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, pine nuts, olive oil/ghee, onion, allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, serve as a standalone meat dish without any rice or bread. Ensure cooking fat is keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، قدموه كطبق لحم منفصل تماماً، بدون أرز أو خبز. وتأكدوا من استخدام دهون مناسبة للكيتو في الطهي.
Please serve this as a standalone meat dish, without any rice or bread. Ensure a keto-friendly cooking fat is used.
Watch out for
Pine nuts contribute some carbs; moderate portion. Onion contains carbs. Ensure no hidden sugars or thickeners.
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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