Testi Kebabı (Patates ve Havuçsuz)
Lamb and Vegetable Pottery Kebab (Keto-Friendly Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the dish is prepared without potatoes, carrots, or peas. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Anatolian stew, typically made with lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot with a rich tomato-based sauce and a selection of vegetables. Modified to exclude starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef cubes, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, spices (salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf).
How to make it keto
Ensure the dish is prepared without potatoes, carrots, or peas. Ask for more keto-friendly vegetables like eggplant, bell peppers, or extra meat. Confirm no rice side.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, or other starchy vegetables commonly added. Hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce. Served with rice.
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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