Warak Enab Bil Lahme (Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves - Rice-Free)
Keto Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves
Yes, with a tweak: confirm stuffing is entirely meat-based, with no rice or bulgur. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tangy grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef, herbs, and spices, simmered in a lemony broth. Crucially modified to omit rice from the stuffing.
Key ingredients
Grape leaves, ground lamb/beef, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, allspice, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, broth.
How to make it keto
Confirm stuffing is entirely meat-based, with no rice or bulgur. Ensure no sugary glazes or excessive pomegranate molasses in the cooking liquid.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ورق عنب باللحمة، من فضلك تأكد لي أن الحشوة لحم فقط، بدون أرز أو برغل. وبدون دبس رمان كثير أو صلصة سكرية.
For Warak Enab Bil Lahme, please confirm the stuffing is only meat, no rice or bulgur. No sugary glazes or excessive pomegranate molasses.
Watch out for
The traditional stuffing always contains rice. Some recipes might include a touch of pomegranate molasses in the cooking liquid which is high in sugar.
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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