Lham bi Zitoune (Keto Modifié)
Keto Lamb and Green Olive Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or carrots are added. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Tunisian stew featuring tender pieces of lamb (or beef) slow-cooked with briny green olives, onions, garlic, turmeric, coriander, and a very small amount of tomato paste for color and depth. The keto modification ensures minimal tomato and no starchy thickeners, focusing on the rich flavors of meat and olives.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/shank, green olives (pitted), olive oil, onions, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), turmeric, coriander, caraway, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or carrots are added. Request very limited tomato paste and no flour/starch as a thickener. Can request extra green olives for more fat/flavor.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Lham bi Zitoune: بدون بطاطا أو جزر. طماطم قليل جداً، وبدون طحين. ممكن زيتون أخضر زيادة؟
Lham bi Zitoune: No potatoes or carrots. Please use very little tomato paste and no flour. Can I have extra green olives?
Watch out for
Onions and tomato paste contribute carbs. Restaurants might use more of these or add starchy thickeners.
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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