Lham Felfel
Lamb and Bell Pepper Stew
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A robust Tunisian stew featuring tender lamb chunks cooked with a generous amount of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and traditional spices like caraway and paprika, simmered in olive oil.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, bell peppers (green, red, yellow), onions, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, harissa (optional), caraway, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no potatoes or chickpeas are added. Request extra bell peppers and less tomato for lower carb. Confirm no sugar in the tomato base.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون بطاطس أو حمص. أريد فلفل كثير وطماطم أقل، وهل قاعدة الصلصة بدون سكر؟
Please, no potatoes or chickpeas. Can I have extra bell peppers, less tomato, and no sugar in the tomato base?
Watch out for
Potatoes or chickpeas are sometimes added to stews; hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces; excessive amount of onions/bell peppers can increase carb count.
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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