Tajeen Makhlout Lahm (Keto-Style)
Mixed Lamb Cuts Tagine (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other high-carb vegetables are included. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, slow-cooked tagine featuring a variety of lamb cuts (e.g., shoulder, neck, shank, sometimes offal like kidney or heart) simmered in a hearty tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and traditional Libyan spices. The slow cooking tenderizes the meats and melds the flavors into a robust stew, served without starches.
Key ingredients
Various lamb cuts, olive oil, onions, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, paprika, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other high-carb vegetables are included. Request to omit sugar if used in the tomato base. Serve without bread or couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Tajeen Makhlout Lahm لو سمحت، تأكدوا من عدم وجود بطاطا، جزر، أو حمص. رجاءً لا تضيفوا سكر لقاعدة الطماطم. وقدموه بدون خبز أو كسكس.
For the Tajeen Makhlout Lahm, please ensure no potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Omit sugar from the tomato base. No bread or couscous.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas are very common in tagines. Tomato paste and diced tomatoes contribute carbs; ensure quantities are reasonable. Potential for hidden sugar in the tomato sauce or spices. Always served with bread or couscous which must be refused.
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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