Kefta Tajine
Meatball Tagine
No, skip this one: about 27g 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
Flavorful minced meat meatballs (often lamb or beef, seasoned with herbs and spices) gently simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato-based sauce, sometimes finished with an egg cracked on top.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb or beef, onions, garlic, fresh parsley, cumin, paprika, black pepper, tomatoes (fresh or crushed), olive oil, eggs (optional).
If you order it anyway
Crucially, confirm that no rice, breadcrumbs, or flour are used as fillers in the meatballs or to thicken the sauce. Request no potatoes or chickpeas. Ask for extra olive oil in the sauce.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
طاجين الكفتة، هل الكفتة والصلصة بدون أرز، بقسماط أو دقيق؟ من فضلك بدون بطاطا أو حمص. وأريد زيت زيتون إضافي.
For the Kefta Tajine, please confirm no rice, breadcrumbs, or flour in the meatballs or sauce. No potatoes or chickpeas. And extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes in the sauce contribute to carbs. Potential for hidden sugar in canned tomato products or flour as a thickener in restaurant settings.
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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