Zgharita (Keto-Style)
Spicy Lamb/Beef Stomach Stew (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure minimal tomato paste. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust and flavorful Libyan stew made with tender pieces of lamb or beef stomach, slow-cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce with garlic, chili, and traditional spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef stomach, olive oil, garlic, chili, tomato paste (minimal), cumin, caraway, paprika, salt, broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure minimal tomato paste. No potatoes or chickpeas. Explicitly omit bread or rice sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الزغاريتا، لو سمحت بمعجون طماطم قليل. وبدون بطاطس أو حمص، ولا تقدم أي خبز أو أرز جانبي.
For the Zgharita, please use minimal tomato paste. No potatoes or chickpeas, and no bread or rice sides.
Watch out for
Excessive tomato paste, hidden sugar in tomato paste, serving with high-carb sides.
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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