Tajeen Jben (Keto Modified)
Baked Libyan Cheese and Ground Meat Casserole (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to ensure NO breadcrumbs, flour, or other starchy fillers are added to the mixture. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory baked casserole featuring a mixture of ground chicken or lamb, eggs, grated hard cheese, fresh herbs, and spices, baked until golden and firm. Modified to remove traditional carb fillers.
Key ingredients
Ground chicken or lamb, eggs, grated hard cheese (e.g., Parmesan, Pecorino, or similar local cheese), onion, fresh parsley, fresh mint, olive oil, black pepper, nutmeg, salt.
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to ensure NO breadcrumbs, flour, or other starchy fillers are added to the mixture. Confirm no high-carb vegetables like potatoes are included.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطاجين جبن، من فضلك تأكد لي أنه لا يحتوي على بقسماط أو طحين أو أي حشوات نشوية. وتأكد أيضًا من عدم وجود خضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات مثل البطاطس.
For Tajeen Jben, absolutely no breadcrumbs, flour, or starchy fillers. Confirm no high-carb vegetables like potatoes are included.
Watch out for
Inclusion of breadcrumbs or flour, use of starchy vegetables, hidden sugars in sauces if any are added (unlikely for this dish).
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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