Kefta Mkaoura (Moroccan Meatballs with Poached Eggs)
Spiced Lamb or Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Eggs (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory lamb or beef meatballs, richly spiced with cumin, paprika, and cilantro, gently simmered in a light tomato sauce. Often finished with eggs cracked directly into the sauce and poached until set. Served without bread.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, olive oil, canned tomatoes, eggs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Request no bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لكفتة مكورة، لو سمحت بدون سكر في صلصة الطماطم. ولا خبز للغمس.
For the Kefta Mkaoura, please ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce. And no bread for dipping, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato sauce, traditional bread serving.
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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