Lham bil Helba (Keto-Style)
Lamb Stew with Fenugreek and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, fava beans, or other starchy vegetables are included. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust and aromatic Libyan lamb stew distinguished by the earthy and slightly bitter notes of fenugreek. Tender chunks of lamb are slow-cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and a selection of keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini or green beans, creating a deeply flavored and comforting meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, olive oil, onions, garlic, diced tomatoes (canned or fresh), ground fenugreek, turmeric, paprika, red pepper paste (harissa, optional), salt, black pepper, zucchini, green beans.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes, carrots, fava beans, or other starchy vegetables are included. Verify no flour is used as a thickener for the stew. Confirm tomato paste/sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطبق لحم بالحلبة، لو سمحتوا تأكدوا ما فيه بطاطا، جزر، أو أي خضروات نشوية. وبدون طحين للتكثيف. وتأكدوا صلصة الطماطم ما فيها سكر إضافي.
For Lham bil Helba, please ensure no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. No flour for thickening, and confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, fava beans), flour-based thickeners in the stew, hidden sugars in commercially prepared tomato paste or harissa.
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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