Keto Moghrabieh bi Lahmeh (Cauliflower-Based)
Cauliflower "Moghrabieh" with Lamb
Yes, with a tweak: replace moghrabieh couscous with small cauliflower florets. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto take on the traditional dish, replacing the large couscous pearls with tender cauliflower florets. Lamb pieces are slowly stewed with caramelized onions and aromatic spices like caraway, cinnamon, and allspice, then served with the cauliflower florets in a rich, flavorful broth.
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat, small cauliflower florets, onions, olive oil or ghee, spices (caraway, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper), chicken or beef broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, replace moghrabieh couscous with small cauliflower florets. Omit chickpeas entirely. Request no added starch for thickening the broth. Confirm broth is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للمغربية الكيتو باللحمة، لو سمحت استبدل المغربية بالقرنبيط. وبدون حمص نهائياً. بدون نشا لتكثيف المرق وتأكد أن المرق بدون سكر.
For Keto Moghrabieh bi Lahmeh, replace moghrabieh with cauliflower. No chickpeas. No added starch for broth and confirm broth is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Onion, spices, potential hidden starch in broth or thickeners, very minor carbs from cauliflower.
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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