كوسا باللحمة (Kousa bi Lahmeh)
Zucchini and Lamb Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional stew made with zucchini, tender pieces of lamb or beef, and a light tomato-based sauce, often seasoned with garlic and mint. Keto-friendly when served without rice.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, lamb or beef (cubed), tomatoes/tomato paste, garlic, mint, olive oil, broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base and no starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بدون أرز لو سمحت. وممكن تتأكد لي ما في سكر بصلصة الطماطم ولا نشا مثخن؟
No rice, please. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base and no starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
Serving with rice, hidden sugar in tomato sauce, high onion content.
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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