Keto Royal Couscous (Base de Riz de Chou-fleur)
Keto Royal Couscous (Cauliflower Rice Base)
Yes, with a tweak: replace traditional semolina couscous entirely with cauliflower rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and popular North African-inspired stew, widely enjoyed in France, featuring tender braised lamb, chicken pieces, and spicy merguez sausages. It's served over a bed of seasoned cauliflower rice with keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, turnip, and bell peppers, omitting traditional high-carb ingredients.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder, chicken thighs, merguez sausages, cauliflower, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), chicken broth, olive oil, Ras el Hanout, cumin, turmeric, coriander, harissa (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Replace traditional semolina couscous entirely with cauliflower rice. Omit high-carb vegetables like carrots, chickpeas, and potatoes from the stew. Confirm no sugar is added to the broth or tomato base.
Watch out for
The traditional semolina couscous. High-carb vegetables (carrots, chickpeas, potatoes). Hidden sugars in tomato paste or commercial broths.
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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