Sfeeha (Crustless Meat Topping)
Crustless Spiced Ground Meat Topping
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit the traditional bread base and serve the spiced meat mixture in a bowl or over a bed of low-carb greens. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Palestinian dishes.
What it is
A rich, savory topping of spiced ground beef or lamb mixed with finely diced tomatoes and onions, traditionally baked on flatbread but served here without the carb-heavy base, making it a perfect keto option.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, finely diced onion, diced tomato, bell pepper, olive oil, traditional Palestinian spices (cinnamon, allspice, black pepper), fresh parsley, pine nuts.
How to make it keto
Request to omit the traditional bread base and serve the spiced meat mixture in a bowl or over a bed of low-carb greens. Ensure no added sugar in tomato paste if used.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
صفيحة لو سمحت، أريد خليط اللحم في صحن أو فوق خضار، بدون العجينة. وتأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف لمعجون الطماطم.
For the Sfeeha, please serve the meat mixture in a bowl or over greens, without the bread base. Ensure no added sugar in the tomato paste.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugar in tomato paste or commercial spice blends. Portions of onion and tomato contribute to carbs. Pine nuts in very large quantities.
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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