Keto Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Olives, and Zucchini
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or chickpeas. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the classic Moroccan chicken tagine. Chicken pieces are slow-cooked in a tagine pot with preserved lemons, green olives, saffron, ginger, and garlic, with added zucchini replacing traditional high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken thighs/drumsticks, preserved lemons, green olives, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, olive oil, zucchini, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or chickpeas. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Request extra zucchini or other low-carb vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, green beans) instead.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للطاجين، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر، بازلاء أو حمص. تأكد من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في الصلصة. هل يمكنني الحصول على كوسا إضافية أو فلفل رومي بدلاً من ذلك؟
For the Tagine, please omit potatoes, carrots, peas, and chickpeas. No added sugar in the sauce. Can I have extra zucchini or bell peppers instead?
Watch out for
Traditional versions often include potatoes and carrots. Hidden sugars in pre-made spice mixes or sauces.
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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