Chakchouka
Shakshuka
No, skip this one: about 35g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A vibrant and hearty North African breakfast or dinner dish featuring eggs poached directly in a rich, spiced sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, often seasoned with cumin and paprika.
Key ingredients
Eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley or cilantro.
If you order it anyway
Request no potatoes or chickpeas if they are sometimes added in the restaurant's version. Ask for extra olive oil. Verify no hidden sugars in the tomato base.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
الشخشوخة من فضلك بدون بطاطا أو حمص. ممكن زيت زيتون إضافي؟ وهل يوجد سكر في صلصة الطماطم؟
For the Chakchouka, please no potatoes or chickpeas. Can I get extra olive oil, and is there any sugar in the tomato base?
Watch out for
Higher portions of tomatoes and onions can add up in carbs. Hidden sugars in pre-made tomato sauces are a possibility in some restaurants.
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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