طاجين جاري (لحم و خضار كيتو)
Keto-Style Meat and Vegetable Stew (Tajeen Jari)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure only low-carb vegetables are used (avoid potatoes, carrots, peas). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-cooked Libyan stew made with tender pieces of lamb or beef, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant. Traditionally served with couscous or bread, this keto version omits those and focuses on the hearty stew itself.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (cubed), olive oil, diced tomatoes (canned or fresh), tomato paste, onions, garlic, green bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, black pepper, chili), fresh cilantro/parsley, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure only low-carb vegetables are used (avoid potatoes, carrots, peas). Omit couscous or bread. Confirm no added sugar in tomato paste/sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للطاجين، من فضلك تأكد من استخدام خضروات قليلة الكربوهيدرات فقط، بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو بازلاء. وبدون كسكس أو خبز، ولا سكر مضاف.
For the Tajine, please ensure only low-carb vegetables are used, no potatoes, carrots, or peas. No couscous or bread, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce, high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas) if not explicitly excluded by the restaurant.
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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