Keto Makhshi Mashkal (Mixed Stuffed Vegetables in Tomato Broth, Rice-Free)
Keto Mixed Stuffed Vegetables (Tomato Broth, Rice-Free)
No, skip this one: about 22g 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 hearty dish featuring a selection of zucchini, eggplant, and/or bell peppers, cored and generously stuffed with a spiced, rice-free mixture of ground lamb or beef. These stuffed vegetables are then slow-cooked in a tangy, savory tomato broth until tender.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, ground lamb/beef, onion, garlic, tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, olive oil, allspice, dried mint, salt, black pepper, water or bone broth.
If you order it anyway
Crucially confirm no rice or bulgur is used in the stuffing. Ensure the tomato broth is free of added sugars and that high-carb vegetables are kept to a minimum in the stuffing or broth (e.g., no peas or carrots).
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
تأكدوا من عدم وجود أرز أو برغل في الحشوة. المرق بدون سكر مضاف، وقللوا الخضروات الغنية بالكربوهيدرات كالبازلاء والجزر.
Confirm no rice or bulgur in the stuffing. No added sugar in the broth. Please minimize high-carb vegetables like peas or carrots.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes contain rice or bulgur in the stuffing. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or canned tomatoes can increase carb count. A high quantity of onions or other root vegetables in the stuffing/broth could add carbs.
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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