Tajine de Lahm ou Poulet aux Gombos (Bamya)
Lamb or Chicken and Okra Stew (Keto)
No, skip this one: about 17g 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 hearty and aromatic stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or chicken slow-cooked with fresh okra in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce. Flavored with garlic, coriander, and a touch of lemon, it's naturally low in carbs and deeply satisfying.
Key ingredients
Lamb or chicken, fresh okra, tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, onions, garlic, fresh coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, lemon juice, chicken/lamb broth.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato base. Request to be served without bread, couscous, or rice. Confirm only okra and other low-carb vegetables are used, avoiding potatoes or chickpeas.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
الرجاء التأكد من عدم وجود سكر في صلصة الطاجين. أريده بدون خبز أو كسكس أو أرز. فقط بامية وخضار منخفضة الكربوهيدرات، بدون بطاطس أو حمص.
Please ensure no sugar in the Tajine's tomato base. No bread, couscous, or rice. Only okra and low-carb vegetables, no potatoes or chickpeas.
Watch out for
Restaurants may add sugar to tomato sauces or use larger quantities of onions/carrots. Okra contains moderate carbs, but fiber content is high. Ensure no flour-based thickeners are used.
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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