Salata Fawah
Warm Cooked Vegetable Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are included. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful warm salad composed of various cooked vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, gently simmered in olive oil with garlic and aromatic spices. It's tender, slightly sweet from the cooked vegetables, and intensely savory.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, bell peppers (various colors), tomatoes, onions, olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are included. Request minimal tomato paste if used, or primarily fresh tomatoes. Confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لسلطة فواح، من فضلك تأكد أنها بدون بطاطس أو خضار نشوية. وقليل من معجون الطماطم، والأفضل طماطم طازجة. وبدون سكر مضاف.
For Salata Fawah, please ensure no potatoes or starchy vegetables. Minimal tomato paste, mostly fresh tomatoes. No added sugar.
Watch out for
Carbs from vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers (though generally low in a reasonable portion). Potential for hidden sugar if a large amount of tomato paste is used or if sweetness is artificially enhanced.
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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