Muragga' Lahm bil Khudar (Lamb and Vegetable Stew, No Bread)
Hearty Lamb and Mixed Vegetable Stew (No Bread)
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rich and thick stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with a generous assortment of low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, okra, and green beans, in a deeply spiced tomato-based sauce. Served without its traditional bread accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, okra, green beans, olive oil, various spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, black pepper, chili powder), salt.
If you order it anyway
Request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener. Serve without bread or rice.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
لو سمحت، بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو خضروات نشوية. ولا تستخدم طحين للتكثيف. وقدمه بدون خبز أو أرز.
No potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables, please. No flour for thickening. Serve without bread or rice.
Watch out for
Large quantities of onions and tomatoes can increase carb count. Some restaurants might use sugar in tomato-based sauces. Potential for flour as a thickener if not specified.
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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