Kefta Tagine with Eggs (No Bread or Carrots)
Keto Meatball & Egg Tagine
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added to the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory meatballs (kefta, made from ground beef or lamb) cooked in a spiced tomato sauce, often topped with eggs poached directly in the tagine. A satisfying and adaptable keto meal.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb (kefta), eggs, olive oil, canned tomatoes, onion (minimal), garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added to the sauce. Request without bread. Ensure the tomato sauce does not contain added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لطاجين الكفتة بالبيض، بلا خبز من فضلك. تأكد أن المرق مافيهش بطاطا، خيزو أو خضراوات نشوية. واش لاصوص مطيشة مافيهاش سكر مضاف؟
Kefta Tagine: no bread, please. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables in the sauce. Is there added sugar in the tomato sauce?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in pre-made tomato sauces. Onions and tomatoes contribute to carbs. Traditionally served with bread.
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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