Djej Mqalli (Keto Modified)
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Olives, and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and aromatic tagine featuring succulent chicken braised with pungent preserved lemons, briny green olives, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and saffron. Modified to replace starchy root vegetables with keto-friendly alternatives.
Key ingredients
Chicken, olive oil, preserved lemons, green olives, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Ask for extra non-starchy vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers instead. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لطاجين الدجاج بالحامر والزيتون، أرغب فيه بدون كسكس أو خبز. هل يمكن التأكد من استخدام خضروات قليلة النشويات فقط ومن عدم وجود سكر مضاف في الصلصة؟
For the Tagine Dajaj Bel Hamer Wa Zaytoun, no couscous or bread, please. Only low-carb vegetables and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often include potatoes and carrots. Some restaurants might add sugar to the sauce. Always served with bread or couscous.
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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