Moutabal Kousa (Keto Modified)
Keto Zucchini Dip (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
A creamy and smoky dip made from roasted or grilled zucchini, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. A delicious low-carb alternative to traditional eggplant dips, perfect as a mezze.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, tahini, lemon juice, fresh garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar. Strictly served without pita bread; request cucumber slices, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
متبل كوسا: بدون سكر مضاف. من فضلك قدمه مع شرائح خيار، كرفس، أو فلفل رومي للغمس بدلاً من الخبز.
Moutabal Kousa: No added sugar. Please serve with cucumber, celery, or bell pepper sticks for dipping, not pita bread.
Watch out for
Tahini has some inherent carbs; lemon juice; potential for added sugar in restaurant preparation if not specified.
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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