Kefta Mkaoura aux Oeufs (Keto-Style)
Keto Moroccan Meatballs with Poached Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Spiced beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich tomato sauce with Moroccan herbs and spices, often with eggs poached directly in the sauce. Modified to ensure no added sugar in the sauce and served without bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, tomato puree or crushed tomatoes, eggs, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Request no bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato sauce (can be common in restaurants). Traditionally 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.
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