Hout Msahhan
Baked Fish with Spiced Vegetables (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful whole baked fish (e.g., sea bream or sea bass) topped with a rich sauce of sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and traditional Libyan spices like cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Prepared with generous olive oil. Served without any carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (sea bream, sea bass), olive oil, onions, bell peppers (various colors), tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb root vegetables are used in the bake. Served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Hout Msahhan لو سمحت، تأكد أن صلصة الطماطم لا تحتوي على سكر مضاف، ولا بطاطا أو خضروات جذرية نشوية في الفرن. أريده بدون أرز أو خبز.
For Hout Msahhan, please ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce, and no potatoes or high-carb root vegetables in the bake. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce/paste; cross-contamination with bread if served on the side; high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes sometimes included if not specified.
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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