Kefta Tagine bi Beid (Meatball Tagine with Eggs)
Meatball Tagine with Eggs
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no sugar added to the tomato sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A popular tagine featuring seasoned ground beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich tomato sauce, often finished with eggs cracked directly into the simmering sauce and cooked until set. It's a hearty and flavorful dish, traditionally served with Moroccan bread for scooping.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, eggs, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, ginger, turmeric
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no sugar added to the tomato sauce. Decline any bread or starchy sides (like couscous or rice). Request extra non-starchy vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لطاجين الكفتة بالبيض، من فضلك بدون سكر في صلصة الطماطم. ولا خبز أو كسكس أو أرز. هل يمكنني الحصول على خضروات إضافية غير نشوية؟
For the Kefta Tagine, no sugar in the tomato sauce, please. And no bread, couscous, or rice. Can I get extra non-starchy vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the tomato sauce (common in restaurant settings), served with bread or other high-carb accompaniments.
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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