Kefta Mkabli (Keto)
Moroccan Spiced Meatballs with Eggs and Tomato (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs or minimal flour used as binder in the kefta (authentic recipes often use none). About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Spiced ground beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich tomato sauce, often with eggs cracked directly into the sauce and cooked until just set. Modified to ensure no breadcrumbs in the kefta and served without bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, eggs, canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breadcrumbs or minimal flour used as binder in the kefta (authentic recipes often use none). Ensure tomato sauce has no added sugar. Request without bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, added sugar in tomato sauce, served with bread.
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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