Keto Lamb Tagine (No Starchy Vegetables)
Keto Lamb Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, prunes, or other starchy vegetables/fruits. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb slow-cooked in a traditional Moroccan tagine with aromatic spices, onions, garlic, preserved lemon, and olives. Prepared without traditional high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or peas, focusing instead on keto-friendly alternatives such as bell peppers or zucchini (if available). Served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, preserved lemon, green olives, bell peppers, zucchini (optional), cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, prunes, or other starchy vegetables/fruits. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Explicitly omit couscous or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in spice blends or tomato base. Cross-contamination with high-carb vegetables if not explicitly omitted. Serving with traditional couscous or 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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