Keto Ojja (Spicy Eggs & Meat, No Potato)
Keto Spicy Egg & Meat Skillet (without potato/merguez)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, fava beans, chickpeas, or merguez (unless confirmed 100% keto). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Algerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and spicy skillet dish featuring eggs poached in a rich tomato and bell pepper sauce, typically with ground beef or lamb. Modified to remove any high-carb additions like potatoes or specific sausages.
Key ingredients
Eggs, ground beef or lamb, ripe tomatoes (or paste), onions, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, generous spices (harissa, cumin, paprika, black pepper), fresh parsley or cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, fava beans, chickpeas, or merguez (unless confirmed 100% keto). Be wary of hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أريدها بدون بطاطا، فول، حمص أو مرقاز. وتأكدوا من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في معجون/صلصة الطماطم.
No potatoes, fava beans, chickpeas, or merguez. Please confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste/sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce, high onion/garlic content, and potential for high-carb vegetables if not specified (e.g., carrots, peas).
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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