Qudrat Kadra (Keto Meat and Vegetable Bake)
Keto Meat and Vegetable Bake
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no chickpeas, potatoes, or rice. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and robust baked dish with tender lamb or beef, slow-cooked with a mix of low-carb vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini, and eggplant in a spiced broth or tomato sauce, omitting traditional chickpeas and potatoes.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef stew meat, cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, garlic, spices (allspice, cumin, coriander), olive oil, tomato paste/crushed tomatoes, broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no chickpeas, potatoes, or rice. Request specific low-carb vegetables. Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce or broth. Request extra olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لقدرة قادرة، من فضلك بدون حمص، بطاطس أو أرز. استخدم خضروات قليلة الكربوهيدرات فقط. وتأكد لي أن الصلصة خالية من السكر. ممكن زيت زيتون إضافي؟
For Qudrat Kadra, no chickpeas, potatoes, or rice. Use low-carb vegetables only. Confirm no sugar in the sauce. Extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Traditionally contains chickpeas and potatoes. Hidden sugars in tomato products or broths. Ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are used.
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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