Keto-Modified Arayes Platter
Spiced Minced Meat Platter with Grilled Vegetables (Arayes Style)
Yes, with a tweak: the most critical modification is to serve this dish without any pita bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Libyan dishes.
What it is
A deconstructed, keto-friendly interpretation of the classic Arayes. Seasoned minced lamb or beef, mixed with finely chopped onions, parsley, and aromatic spices (like seven-spice blend or cumin), is grilled or pan-fried. It's served as a platter alongside grilled bell peppers and onions, capturing the essence of the dish without the pita bread.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, onions, parsley, bell peppers (various colors), olive oil, tomato paste (optional), a blend of Middle Eastern spices (e.g., cumin, paprika, coriander, allspice), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
The most critical modification is to serve this dish without any pita bread. Ensure the minced meat mixture does not contain any breadcrumbs or other fillers. Confirm no hidden sugars in spice blends or tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطبق عرايس، لو سمحتوا قدموه بدون خبز بيتا. وتأكدوا اللحمة ما فيها بقسماط أو حشوات، ولا سكر خفي بالبهارات أو معجون الطماطم.
For the Arayes Platter, please serve without pita bread. Ensure the meat mixture has no breadcrumbs or fillers, and no hidden sugars in spices or tomato paste.
Watch out for
Pita bread (original presentation), breadcrumbs or starchy fillers in the minced meat, hidden sugars in some spice mixes or tomato paste.
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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