Yakhnet Dajaj bi Fasoolia Khadra (No Rice)
Chicken and Green Bean Stew
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ensure no potatoes or carrots are added to the stew. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lebanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with fresh green beans in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce, heavily infused with garlic and cilantro. Traditionally served with rice, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks preferred), fresh green beans, canned crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, black pepper, seven spice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ensure no potatoes or carrots are added to the stew. Request no rice on the side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
يخنة دجاج بالفاصوليا الخضراء من فضلك، بدون بطاطا أو جزر في اليخنة، ولا أرز جانباً. وتأكد أن الصلصة خالية من السكر.
For the Yakhnet Dajaj, please no potatoes or carrots in the stew, and no rice on the side. Confirm no sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Often includes potatoes or carrots. Served with rice. Tomato paste/sauce can contain hidden sugars in restaurant settings.
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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