Keto İskender

Keto İskender is a delightful twist on the classic Turkish dish, featuring tender, spiced lamb served over zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta, all topped with a rich, creamy yogurt sauce. This low-carb version is both satisfying and flavorful, perfect for anyone following a keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Lamb shoulder - 300 grams, sliced thinly
• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized into noodles
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the sliced lamb, and season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
4. While the lamb is cooking, prepare the zucchini noodles in a separate pan on medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
5. To serve, place a portion of the zucchini noodles on each plate, top with the spiced lamb, and drizzle with Greek yogurt.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, promoting fat burning for energy.

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