Algerian keto guide
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180 dishes66 keto as served117 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Algerian cuisine for keto is extremely challenging due to its heavy reliance on grain-based staples and starchy vegetables.
Top ingredients
Lamb, beef, chicken, olive oil, and a wide array of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric are excellent keto components.
Danger zones
Couscous, bread (khobz), rice, semolina-based pastries, starchy vegetables like potatoes and carrots in stews, and sugar-laden desserts are pervasive carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are comfortable with strict custom ordering, deconstructing traditional dishes, and prioritizing grilled meats and plain side vegetables when available.
23 matching dishes
L'san Bel Zaytoun
Tongue and Olive Tagine
Tender, slow-cooked lamb or beef tongue simmered in a flavorful tagine with green olives and sometimes preserv…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Gratin de Chou-Fleur (Keto)
Cauliflower Gratin with Cheese (Keto)
A comforting and creamy gratin featuring tender cauliflower florets baked in a rich béchamel-style sauce, topp…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein40 fat480 kcal
Poulet aux Olives (Keto)
Braised Chicken with Olives and Lemon (Keto)
Tender chicken pieces slowly braised to perfection with briny green olives, aromatic preserved lemon, garlic, …
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein80 fat780 kcal
M'kafar
Lamb and Leafy Greens Stew (e.g., Spinach/Chard)
A wholesome and savory Algerian stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef slow-cooked with a generous amoun…
7 net13 total6 fibre58 protein40 fat650 kcal
Marqa Beida (White Sauce Chicken Stew, Keto)
White Sauce Chicken and Olive Stew (Keto)
A light and flavorful stew, often made with chicken, green olives, and sometimes mushrooms or small vegetables…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Poisson au Four aux Herbes et Citron
Baked Fish with Herbs and Lemon (Keto Sides)
A classic Algerian preparation featuring a whole white fish (such as sea bass or dorade) generously seasoned w…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Koucha Poulet
Baked Chicken with Herbs and Vegetables
A simple, flavorful dish of chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on) baked in the oven until tender and gol…
8 net13 total5 fibre65 protein80 fat750 kcal
Tajine M'Chermel (Chicken in Lemon Olive Sauce, Keto)
Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives (Keto)
A classic Algerian dish featuring chicken pieces simmered in a fragrant white sauce with preserved lemons, gre…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
L'ham Bel Selk
Lamb or Beef with Swiss Chard Stew (Keto)
A wholesome and flavorful stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef slow-cooked with fresh Swiss chard in a…
9 net16 total7 fibre60 protein55 fat760 kcal
Djouaz Khodar (Keto)
Algerian Meat and Keto Vegetable Stew
A wholesome and flavorful Algerian stew, 'Djouaz Khodar' typically means 'vegetable stew'. This 'Keto' renditi…
10 net18 total8 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Lham Bel Batendjal
Lamb/Beef and Eggplant Stew with Spices
A hearty Algerian stew combining succulent pieces of lamb or beef with tender eggplant, simmered in a savory t…
10 net18 total8 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Soupe de Poisson Algerienne
Algerian Fish Soup (Keto-Friendly)
A hearty and aromatic fish soup, common in Algerian coastal regions. It features a rich broth made from variou…
10 net13 total3 fibre35 protein54 fat670 kcal
KAsoon
Tajine de Lapin aux Olives
Rabbit Tagine with Olives
A slow-cooked tagine featuring tender rabbit meat braised with green olives, onions, garlic, and traditional A…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein38 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Fricassée de Dinde aux Champignons
Turkey Fricassée with Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
A creamy Algerian-style fricassée with tender turkey pieces and sliced mushrooms, cooked in a rich, savory whi…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein42 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Sfiria (Baked Chicken/Meat Patties in White Lemon Sauce)
Baked Chicken/Meat Patties in White Lemon Sauce (Keto)
A keto adaptation of the classic Algerian Sfiria, featuring tender baked patties made from ground chicken or l…
7 net9 total2 fibre50 protein38 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Poulet Rôti
Roast Chicken with Keto Sides
Whole chicken roasted to perfection, featuring crispy skin and juicy meat, seasoned simply with herbs, garlic,…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Tajine Poulet aux Epinards (Keto)
Keto Chicken & Spinach Tagine
Tender chicken pieces braised with fresh spinach in a savory Algerian tagine sauce, typically seasoned with ga…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Lham Bel Felfel (Keto Modified - Braised Lamb with Bell Peppers)
Keto Braised Lamb with Bell Peppers and Spices
Succulent pieces of lamb (or beef) slow-cooked with a colorful medley of bell peppers (red, green, yellow), a …
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Lham bil Qarnoun (Marqa Beida) (Keto Modified)
Keto Algerian Lamb & Artichoke White Stew
A delicate Algerian white stew featuring tender lamb pieces and artichoke hearts cooked in a light, flavorful …
9 net15 total6 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Djaj bil Qarnoun (Keto Modified)
Keto Algerian Chicken & Artichoke Stew
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a delicate white sauce with fresh or frozen artichoke hearts, flavored with le…
10 net16 total6 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Djouaz Lahm (Keto Modified - Algerian Meat Stew with Keto Vegetables)
Keto Algerian Meat Stew with Cauliflower and Olives
A comforting, slow-cooked lamb (or beef) stew featuring a savory tomato-based sauce infused with classic Alger…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Lham bel Courgette (Keto Modified)
Keto Algerian Lamb & Zucchini Stew
Tender pieces of lamb simmered with fresh zucchini in a light, spiced sauce, typically either white (lemon-bas…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Tajine Batendjal bi Kefta (Keto)
Eggplant and Meatball Tagine (Keto)
A hearty Algerian tagine featuring tender slices of eggplant layered or simmered with spiced lamb or beef meat…
10 net18 total8 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal