Loubieh bi Laban
Green Beans in Yogurt Sauce with Meat
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the yogurt is full-fat and plain (unsweetened). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh green beans and sautéed ground lamb or beef cooked in a creamy, tangy yogurt and garlic sauce, often garnished with fresh mint.
Key ingredients
Fresh green beans, ground lamb or beef, plain full-fat yogurt, garlic, fresh mint, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm that the yogurt is full-fat and plain (unsweetened). Ensure no flour or starch is used to stabilize the yogurt sauce, which is a common practice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لوبية بلبن، مهم جداً: تأكدوا اللبن كامل الدسم وسادة بدون سكر. وما تستخدموا طحين أو نشا لتثخين الصلصة.
For Loubieh bi Laban, critical: ensure full-fat, plain yogurt. No flour or starch in the yogurt sauce, please.
Watch out for
Natural carbohydrates from green beans and yogurt. Risk of added sugars in yogurt or flour as a thickener.
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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