Kefta Tagine (without traditional carb sides)
Moroccan Meatballs with Eggs and Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, couscous, or rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory Moroccan meatballs (kefta) made from ground beef or lamb, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions and spices, often topped with poached eggs. Served without traditional carb sides like bread or couscous, focusing on the protein and flavorful sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, eggs, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, couscous, or rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Ask for no potatoes or chickpeas if they are occasionally included in their variation.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الكفتة من فضلك بدون خبز، كسكس، أرز، بطاطس أو حمص. وتأكد لي أن صلصة الطماطم بدون سكر.
For the Kefta Tagine, please no bread, couscous, rice, potatoes, or chickpeas. And please confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made tomato sauces or spice blends; high onion content; potential for bread/couscous if not explicitly omitted.
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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