Kefta Tagine with Eggs (No Breadcrumbs)
Moroccan Spiced Meatballs with Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm meatballs are made without breadcrumbs or rice fillers. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory ground beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) seasoned with Moroccan spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, and traditionally finished with poached eggs. Modified to ensure meatballs contain no breadcrumbs or fillers, and served without bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, eggs, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm meatballs are made without breadcrumbs or rice fillers. Verify tomato sauce does not contain added sugar. Request no bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجن الكفتة بالبيض، ممكن تتأكد الكفتة بدون بقسماط أو أرز؟ والصلصة بدون سكر مضاف؟ وبدون خبز للتغميس، لو سمحت.
For the Kefta Tagine, please confirm the meatballs have no breadcrumbs or rice. No added sugar in the sauce. And no bread for dipping, please.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can have added sugar. Onions. Restaurants might use breadcrumbs in kefta by default.
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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