Yakhnet Sabanikh
Spinach and Lamb Stew (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit rice. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty stew made with fresh spinach, tender lamb cubes, garlic, and cilantro, typically in a light tomato broth. Traditionally served with rice, but easily made keto by omitting the carb.
Key ingredients
Lamb cubes, fresh spinach, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, tomato paste, lemon juice, water/broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request to omit rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
يخنة سبانخ بدون أرز لو سمحت. وتأكد أنه لا يوجد سكر مضاف إلى صلصة الطماطم.
Yakhnet Sabanikh without rice, please. And confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base.
Watch out for
Tomato paste (contains sugars), potential for hidden thickeners in broth, restaurant tendency to add sugar to balance tomato acidity.
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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