Keto Kushari (Cauliflower Rice Style)
Libyan Spiced Minced Meat and Cauliflower Rice with Crispy Onions
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of regular rice/pasta/lentils. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the popular North African Kushari, transforming the traditional carb-heavy dish into a low-carb delight. This version replaces rice, lentils, and pasta with spiced cauliflower rice, topped with savory minced lamb or beef, a rich tomato-garlic sauce, and crispy fried onions (prepared with almond flour or thinly sliced, shallow-fried without dredging).
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, minced lamb or beef, crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, white vinegar, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, crispy fried onions (keto-friendly preparation).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of regular rice/pasta/lentils. Confirm no sugar or flour in the tomato sauce. Ensure crispy onions are made without wheat flour dredging.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كشري كيتو (أرز قرنبيط)، أريده بأرز القرنبيط بدلاً من الأرز العادي/المعكرونة/العدس. تأكد لي أن صلصة الطماطم بدون سكر أو طحين. والبصل المقرمش بدون طحين قمح.
For the Keto Kushari, I need cauliflower rice, not regular rice, pasta, or lentils. Confirm no sugar/flour in the tomato sauce. Please ensure crispy onions are made without wheat flour.
Watch out for
Traditional Kushari is very high in carbs. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, wheat flour in crispy onions, and unintentional cross-contamination with traditional ingredients are major risks. Must confirm all ingredients carefully.
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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