Tanjeem Bel Lahm (Keto-Style Baked Meat & Vegetable Pot)
Keto-Style Baked Meat & Vegetable Clay Pot
Yes, with a tweak: omit all high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas, and chickpeas. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic, slow-baked dish featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef combined with a variety of keto-friendly vegetables (such as zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes) and robust Libyan spices. Cooked in a traditional clay pot or oven dish, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully and the ingredients to become succulent.
Key ingredients
Lamb (stewing cuts) or beef, olive oil, onions, garlic, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste (minimal), parsley, cilantro, spices (cumin, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Omit all high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas, and chickpeas. Ensure no added sugar in tomato paste or sauce. Serve without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لتنجيم باللحم، لو سمحت بدون بطاطا أو جزر أو بازيلا أو حمص. وبدون سكر مضاف بصلصة البندورة، وبدون رز أو خبز.
For the Tanjeem Bel Lahm, please omit potatoes, carrots, peas, and chickpeas. No added sugar in the sauce, and serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables if not specified for omission; hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce; often served with bread.
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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