Warak Enab bil Lahme (No Rice)
Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the stuffing contains ONLY meat and spices, with NO rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender grape leaves generously stuffed with seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef) and slow-cooked in a tangy lemon broth. A flavorful and protein-rich dish.
Key ingredients
Grape leaves, ground lamb/beef, onion, garlic, spices (mint, cinnamon, allspice, salt, pepper), lemon juice, olive oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm that the stuffing contains ONLY meat and spices, with NO rice. This is a common traditional variation, but explicit confirmation is key.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ورق عنب باللحمة، هل الحشوة لحم وبهارات فقط بدون رز؟
For the Warak Enab bil Lahme, please confirm the stuffing is only meat and spices, with no rice.
Watch out for
The main risk is rice in the stuffing. Some recipes may include a small amount of tomato paste which could have added sugar. Lemon juice adds minimal carbs.
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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