Lham bel Qasbur
Lamb with Cilantro Stew (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure minimal tomato paste, no potatoes, chickpeas, or other high-carb vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and aromatic Libyan lamb stew featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with fresh cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and traditional spices in an olive oil base. Served without traditional bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder or leg), fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, tomato paste (minimal), cumin, coriander, black pepper, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure minimal tomato paste, no potatoes, chickpeas, or other high-carb vegetables. Explicitly omit bread or rice sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
اللحم بالقزبر، لو سمحت بصلصة طماطم قليلة، وبدون بطاطس أو حمص. وأرجو عدم تقديم خبز أو أرز.
For the Lham bel Qasbur, please use minimal tomato paste, no potatoes or chickpeas. Omit all bread and rice.
Watch out for
Excessive use of tomato paste, hidden sugar in restaurant tomato paste, serving with high-carb sides not explicitly excluded.
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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