Kousa Mahshi (Keto-Modified)
Keto Stuffed Zucchini (Meat Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no rice' in the stuffing. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender zucchini hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with a meat and rice mixture, then cooked in a light tomato sauce. This keto modification fills the zucchini exclusively with a flavorful ground meat blend (lamb or beef), seasoned with herbs and spices, ensuring no rice is included.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, ground lamb/beef, onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs (mint, parsley), spices (cinnamon, allspice, black pepper), olive oil, minimal tomato paste, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no rice' in the stuffing. Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce the zucchini is cooked in. Can ask for extra meat in the filling to compensate for the omitted rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للكوسا محشي، الرجاء عدم وضع أرز في الحشوة، والتأكد من عدم وجود سكر في صلصة الطماطم. هل يمكن زيادة كمية اللحم في الحشوة؟
For Kousa Mahshi, please no rice in the stuffing, and confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce. Can I have extra meat in the filling?
Watch out for
Traditionally made with rice in the stuffing, requiring careful communication. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or paste.
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.
More on the Qatari menuAll 250 Qatari dishes ›
