Keto Shish Barak

Keto Shish Barak is a delightful Lebanese pasta dish with minced meat dumplings, all while keeping it low in carbs. This unique version replaces traditional pasta with a keto-friendly almond flour dough, creating a rich and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 200 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Water - 50 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground lamb or beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Allspice - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Yogurt (full-fat, unsweetened) - 200 grams
• Fresh mint leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, egg, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Knead to form a smooth dough, then cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in a little oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add ground meat, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
4. Roll out the dough on a parchment paper surface to about 2-3 mm thick. Cut into circles (about 6 cm in diameter) using a cookie cutter or glass.
5. Place a small spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold the circle over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
6. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they float to the surface.
7. In a serving bowl, mix the yogurt with a pinch of salt. Serve the dumplings warm with yogurt on the side and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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