Hout Tagine (Fish Tagine with Keto Vegetables, no carb sides)
Moroccan Fish Tagine with Bell Peppers & Tomatoes (Keto-Optimized)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or carrots. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh fish (such as sea bass, cod, or snapper) simmered in a tagine with a flavorful chermoula sauce, bell peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. The sauce is rich with olive oil and spices, creating a moist and aromatic dish.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets, olive oil, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, preserved lemon, cumin, paprika, ginger, saffron.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes or carrots. Ensure no bread or couscous is served. Verify no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Hout Tagine, raja'an bidoun batata aw jazar. Wa la khobz aw kuskus. Hal al-salasa bidoun sukkar moudaf?
Hout Tagine, please no potatoes or carrots. No bread or couscous either. And confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato sauce, potatoes/carrots, bread/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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