Kefta Tagine with Eggs (No Sugar Sauce)
Moroccan Meatballs with Eggs and Savory Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs or rice are used in the kefta meatballs. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful ground beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce, traditionally topped with cracked eggs and baked until set. A hearty and satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb (kefta), onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, eggs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no breadcrumbs or rice are used in the kefta meatballs. Ask for no sugar added to the tomato sauce. Decline any accompanying bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الكفتة بالبيض، لو سمحت تأكد ما فيه لا بقسماط ولا أرز في الكفتة. وبدون سكر في صلصة الطماطم، ولا خبز معه.
For the Kefta Tagine, please confirm no breadcrumbs or rice in the kefta. No sugar in the tomato sauce, and no bread with it.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs are a major risk. Hidden sugar in commercially prepared tomato sauces. Always served with high-carb bread for dipping.
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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