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Lamb and Mushroom Stew (Keto, no Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no traditional root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, yuca, or auyama are included. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb, slow-braised to perfection in a rich, savory broth infused with a variety of earthy mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs. This hearty stew is intensely flavorful and deeply satisfying, without any high-carb root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, assorted mushrooms (e.g., cremini, oyster), onions, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, robust beef broth, dry red wine, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf), a minimal amount of tomato paste.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no traditional root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, yuca, or auyama are included. Confirm that no flour or other high-carb thickeners are used in the stew base.
Watch out for
Presence of hidden root vegetables, use of flour/starch as a thickener, excessive amounts of tomato paste, cumulative carbs from onions and bell peppers in generous servings.
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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