Kefta Mkaouara (Moroccan Meatballs with Poached Eggs)
Moroccan Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Poached Eggs (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added breadcrumbs or other carb-based fillers in the meatballs. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory spiced ground beef or lamb meatballs simmered in a rich, herby tomato sauce, often finished with eggs poached directly in the sauce. A comforting and robust dish, ideal for keto when served without bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, eggs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added breadcrumbs or other carb-based fillers in the meatballs. Request no bread on the side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة مكورة: من فضلك، تأكد ألا تكون هناك فتات خبز أو نشويات في الكفتة. لا سكر إضافي في الصلصة. ولا خبز جانبي، من فضلك.
Kefta Mkaouara: No breadcrumbs or carb fillers in meatballs. No added sugar in sauce. No bread on the side, please.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can contain added sugar; meatballs *could* have breadcrumbs as filler (less common in authentic Moroccan kefta); usually served with bread for dipping.
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.
More on the Moroccan menuAll 1,126 Moroccan dishes ›
