Sauté de Lham bil Basal w'Felfel (Keto Modifié)
Tunisian-Style Beef/Lamb Sauté with Onions and Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour thickeners in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of beef or lamb sautéed with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and traditional Tunisian spices, often with a hint of tomato for depth of flavor.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb, olive oil, onions, bell peppers (green, red), garlic, tomato paste (minimal), cumin, coriander, paprika, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour thickeners in the sauce. Request no rice, potatoes, or bread on the side. Confirm minimal tomato paste to keep carbs low, or request no tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك لا تستخدم دقيق لصلصة الطبق. أرغب به بدون أرز، بطاطس أو خبز. هل يمكن أن يكون معجون الطماطم قليل جداً أو بدون؟
No flour thickener in the sauce, please. No rice, potatoes, or bread. Can you use minimal or no tomato paste?
Watch out for
Flour-thickened sauces, starchy vegetables (carrots, potatoes), hidden sugars in tomato paste, rice/bread sides.
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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