زهرة بالطحينة والليمون
Cauliflower with Tahini-Lemon Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure cauliflower is roasted or steamed, not breaded and fried. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Palestinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted or lightly steamed cauliflower florets drizzled generously with a creamy, zesty tahini sauce made with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and often garnished with fresh parsley.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, parsley
How to make it keto
Ensure cauliflower is roasted or steamed, not breaded and fried. Request extra olive oil for higher fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الزهرة بالطحينة والليمون، من فضلك تأكد أنها مشوية أو مطهوة بالبخار، وليست مقلية أو مغلفة. وأريد زيت زيتون إضافي.
For the cauliflower with tahini, please ensure it's roasted or steamed, not breaded and fried. And extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Tahini itself contains some carbs, though also fiber. Some recipes might add a pinch of sugar to the tahini sauce, confirm no added sugar.
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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