Felfel Mahshi (Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat, Keto Style)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat
Yes, with a tweak: request that rice in the stuffing be replaced entirely with riced cauliflower or additional ground meat. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with a mixture of seasoned ground meat and rice. For a keto version, the rice is replaced with riced cauliflower or extra ground meat, creating a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal. Cooked in a light tomato sauce until the peppers are tender.
Key ingredients
Green/red bell peppers, ground lamb/beef, riced cauliflower, onions, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, parsley, mint, olive oil, Saudi spices (e.g., seven spice, black pepper, cinnamon).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that rice in the stuffing be replaced entirely with riced cauliflower or additional ground meat. Ensure the tomato sauce does not contain added sugar or flour for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
فلفل محشي، من فضلك استبدل الأرز في الحشوة بأرز القرنبيط أو لحم مفروم إضافي. وتأكد أن صلصة الطماطم بدون سكر مضاف أو طحين.
For the Felfel Mahshi, please replace rice in the stuffing with riced cauliflower or extra ground meat. Ensure the tomato sauce has no added sugar or flour.
Watch out for
Bell peppers themselves contain natural carbohydrates. Onions, tomatoes, and tomato paste in both the stuffing and sauce contribute to the carb count. Confirm no added sugars in the sauce or stuffing mixture.
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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