Qarnabeet bil Lahmeh bil Zayt
Sautéed Cauliflower with Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple and robust Syrian dish where cauliflower florets are sautéed with seasoned ground beef or lamb, garlic, and fresh cilantro in olive oil. A popular home-style meal, often served with rice but stands alone as a complete keto dish.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, ground beef or lamb, olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, cumin.
Optional tweaks
No flour for thickening. Ensure minimal or no tomato paste if used. Skip rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قرنبيط باللحمة، من فضلك بدون طحين للتكثيف. معجون طماطم قليل جداً أو بدون. وبدون أرز أو خبز.
For the Qarnabeet bil Lahmeh, please no flour for thickening. Minimal or no tomato paste, please. No rice or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars if tomato paste is used heavily. High-carb vegetables could be added by mistake.
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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