بيض بالجبنة
Eggs with Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
A classic and comforting Palestinian breakfast or light meal. Fresh eggs are fried or scrambled and cooked with generous portions of salty, firm Palestinian white cheese (such as Nabulsi or Akawi), often prepared in a pan with olive oil or butter.
Key ingredients
Eggs, Palestinian white cheese (e.g., Nabulsi, Akawi), olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
No specific modifications required, as this dish is naturally keto-friendly. Simply decline any accompanying bread or high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لـ بيض بالجبنة، من فضلك بدون خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية غنية بالكربوهيدرات.
لـ بيض بالجبنة، من فضلك بدون خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية غنية بالكربوهيدرات.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is being served with bread (khubz), which is common in Palestinian breakfast. Ensure no bread is provided or consume only the eggs and cheese.
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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