Qarnit Bel Komoun
Octopus and Cumin Stew, Keto
No, skip this one: about 17g 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
Tender octopus stewed in a rich, aromatic tomato-based sauce with plenty of cumin, garlic, olive oil, and sometimes bell peppers. It's a flavorful and unique seafood preparation.
Key ingredients
Octopus, olive oil, onions, garlic, tomatoes (minimal), bell peppers, cumin, paprika, harissa, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, parsley.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no potatoes or chickpeas are added. Request less tomato and more bell peppers for lower carbs. Confirm no flour or thickeners in the sauce.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون بطاطس أو حمص. أرغب بطماطم أقل وفلفل كثير. وهل الصلصة بدون طحين أو أي مثخنات؟
Please, no potatoes or chickpeas. Can I have less tomato and more bell peppers? Is the sauce free of flour or thickeners?
Watch out for
Potatoes or chickpeas are common additions to such stews; hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces; flour used as a thickener.
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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