Kefta Mkabli (Keto-Friendly)
Moroccan Beef/Lamb Meatballs in Savory Tomato Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm no breadcrumbs in the meatballs and request the tomato sauce be prepared without any added sugar. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful ground beef and/or lamb meatballs seasoned with parsley, cilantro, onion, and Moroccan spices, simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce. Modified to be low-carb by ensuring no added sugar in the sauce and no breadcrumbs in the meatballs.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, olive oil, diced tomatoes, eggs (often used to bind).
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm no breadcrumbs in the meatballs and request the tomato sauce be prepared without any added sugar. Decline bread or rice usually served on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة مكبلي، هل الكفتة بدون بقسماط؟ والصلصة بدون سكر مضاف لو سمحت. بدون خبز أو أرز جانباً.
For Kefta Mkabli, confirm no breadcrumbs in the meatballs. No added sugar in the tomato sauce, please. Serve without bread or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the tomato sauce, breadcrumbs in the meatballs (uncommon traditionally but possible in restaurants), and high-carb sides like 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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