Kousa Mahshi
Stuffed Zucchini (Meat-Only)
Yes, with a tweak: critically, confirm the stuffing is made *only* with seasoned ground meat and contains no rice. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Zucchini hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with seasoned ground meat, then slowly simmered in a light tomato broth.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, tomato paste/diced tomatoes, olive oil, mint, allspice, cinnamon, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Critically, confirm the stuffing is made *only* with seasoned ground meat and contains no rice. Ensure the tomato broth is unsweetened and free of added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كوسا محشي، من فضلك تأكد لي أن الحشوة لحم مفروم متبل فقط، بدون أرز. وأن مرقة الطماطم غير محلاة.
For the Kousa Mahshi, please confirm the stuffing is *only* seasoned ground meat, no rice. And the tomato broth is unsweetened.
Watch out for
Natural carbs from zucchini (can accumulate in larger portions), onion, garlic, and tomatoes/tomato paste (natural sugars and potential added sugar in restaurant preparations).
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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