Kefta Mkaoura (Keto Modified)
Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Poached Eggs (No Sugar/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the tomato sauce contains no added sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory lamb or beef meatballs simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce, often finished with eggs poached directly in the sauce. A comforting and robust dish, easily adapted for keto by ensuring no added sugars in the sauce and omitting bread.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, onions, garlic, eggs, paprika, cumin, cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the tomato sauce contains no added sugar. Request no bread for dipping. Confirm no starchy fillers (like breadcrumbs) are used in the meatballs.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial tomato sauces or restaurant preparation, serving with bread, starchy fillers in meatballs.
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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