Keto Lamb Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon
Lamb Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no* potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits (such as prunes or apricots) which are sometimes included in tagines. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked in a traditional tagine pot, resulting in a savory and aromatic stew. This keto-modified version highlights the classic combination of salty preserved lemons, briny green olives, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, focusing on the rich meat and sauce while omitting high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb, preserved lemons, green olives, onion, garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, cumin, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no* potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits (such as prunes or apricots) which are sometimes included in tagines. Explicitly omit couscous or bread traditionally served alongside. Request extra sauce or additional low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini if available.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطاجين لحم الكيتو، من فضلك بدون برقوق أو بطاطس أو جزر. وتأكد لا يوجد سكر في البهارات. يُقدم بدون كسكس أو أرز أو خبز.
For the Keto Lamb Tagine, no prunes, potatoes, or carrots, please. Confirm no sugar in spices. Serve without couscous, rice, or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the sauce, inclusion of high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, chickpeas), dried fruits, and served with 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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