Keto recipes for Middle Eastern
Shawarma, tajine, shakshuka and tahini bowls: Middle Eastern and North African flavors in keto recipes without pita, couscous or rice.
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Keto Pumpkin and Ground Lamb Skillet with Feta and Mint
Middle Eastern-style keto skillet with ground lamb, Hokkaido pumpkin, cumin, feta, mint and yogurt: approx. 7 g net carbs, 45 g fat per serving, done in 30 min.
Keto Lamb Shawarma Bowl with Garlic Sauce
Keto lamb shawarma bowl: marinated pan-seared lamb with salad, tahini garlic sauce and feta cheese – 5 g net carbs, 50 g fat, 46 g protein in 30 min.
Keto Shakshuka with Harissa
Keto shakshuka with harissa: poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce, 7 g net carbs and 22 g fat per serving - vegetarian and ready in 20 minutes.
Handkase Cheese with Harissa and Fresh Mint
Handkase cheese with harissa paste, fresh mint, olive oil and lime, approx. 4 g net carbs and 15 g fat per serving, ready in 10 minutes. Keto and fiery.
Keto Lamb Tajine with Olives and Almonds
Keto lamb tajine with lamb shoulder, green olives, toasted almonds, preserved lemon and ras el hanout: just 6 g net carbs and 63 g fat per serving, braised in 2 hours.
Handkase Cheese with Tahini-Lemon Sauce
Handkase cheese with tahini sesame paste, lemon, garlic and fresh cilantro - approx. 4 g net carbs, 21 g fat per serving, in 10 minutes. Levantine & keto.
Keto Chicken Shawarma Bowl with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce
Keto chicken shawarma bowl: chicken thighs with cumin, turmeric and yogurt-tahini sauce, just 5 g net carbs and 38 g fat, ready in 20 minutes.
Keto Chicken Thighs with Harissa and Green Olives
Keto chicken thighs with harissa and green olives: North African spices with lemon and coriander, just 3 g net carbs and 38 g fat in 25 minutes.
Keto Kale Tahini Bowl with Roasted Cauliflower
Vegan keto kale tahini bowl: massaged kale, roasted cauliflower and creamy tahini dressing, just 7 g net carbs, 44 g fat, ready in 25 minutes.
About this category
The cooking of the Middle East and North Africa revolves around grilled and braised meats, eggs, vegetables, yogurt, tahini and bold spice blends. Take away the flatbread, couscous and rice, and most dishes fit a keto plan with ease. A chicken shawarma bowl with yogurt-tahini sauce or a lamb shawarma bowl with garlic sauce serves the familiar fillings over greens and vegetables instead of wrapped in pita.
Slow-cooked dishes like a lamb tajine with olives and almonds draw their depth from warm spices such as cumin, cinnamon and ginger, and keto versions skip the dried fruit that often goes into traditional tajines. Shakshuka with harissa is a quick one-pan meal of eggs cooked in a spiced tomato sauce, good for breakfast as well as dinner.
Harissa and tahini are the two pantry items worth having. Harissa brings heat and smokiness, as in chicken thighs with harissa and green olives, while tahini adds nutty creaminess to bowls and dressings, as in a kale tahini bowl with roasted cauliflower. Some harissa pastes contain sugar, so compare labels. Sumac, za'atar and fresh mint are easy ways to finish a plate.