Kofta bil Khodar (كفتة بالخضار)
Kofta Patties with Mixed Roasted Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables in the dish. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory seasoned ground lamb or beef kofta patties baked or grilled alongside a colorful medley of low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, all lightly seasoned and drizzled with olive oil.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, fresh parsley, traditional spices (e.g., allspice, cumin), zucchini, bell peppers (various colors), small amount of fresh tomato, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables in the dish. Ask for minimal tomato. Ensure no breadcrumbs or other carb fillers are used in the kofta mix (though less common in authentic Palestinian kofta).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون بطاطس، جزر أو خضروات نشوية. طماطم قليلة، والكفتة بدون بقسماط.
Please, no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. Use minimal tomato, and no breadcrumbs in the kofta.
Watch out for
Quantity of onion and tomato (especially if roasted to sweetness), possible hidden sugars in seasoning mixes or marinades, cross-contamination with high-carb vegetables in a shared oven or grill.
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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