Zeytoun w Mkhallal
Libyan Olives and Pickles Platter
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Libyan appetizer featuring a vibrant assortment of marinated olives and various pickled vegetables, typically including cucumbers, turnips, and chili peppers, often dressed with olive oil.
Key ingredients
Assorted olives (green, black), pickled cucumbers, pickled turnips, pickled chili peppers, minimal pickled carrots, olive oil, fresh mint or oregano.
Optional tweaks
Generally keto-friendly. Confirm no sugary brines are used for the pickles. Request to minimize pickled carrots if present.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للزيتون والمخلل، لو سمحت تأكد لي أن المخلل لا يستخدم محاليل ملحية سكرية. وهل يمكن التقليل من الجزر المخلل لو موجود؟
For Zeytoun w Mkhallal, please confirm no sugary brines are used for the pickles. And can you minimize pickled carrots?
Watch out for
Sugary brines for pickles, excessive amounts of higher-carb pickled vegetables like carrots or beets, serving 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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