Lahm Tagine (Keto-Modified)
Keto Lamb Tagine with Artichoke Hearts and Olives (Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits (like prunes, apricots). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fork-tender lamb slow-cooked in a traditional tagine with artichoke hearts, green olives, and a rich, aromatic sauce flavored with saffron, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and onions. Modified to be low-carb, omitting potatoes and dried fruits.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or shank, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, cumin, olive oil, artichoke hearts (usually canned, ensure no sugar), green olives, lamb broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits (like prunes, apricots). Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Decline couscous or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين لحم، لو سمحت بدون بطاطس، جزر، حمص أو فواكه مجففة. والصلصة بدون سكر مضاف. بدون كسكس أو خبز.
Lahm Tagine, please no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Serve without couscous or bread.
Watch out for
Common inclusion of carrots, potatoes, peas, chickpeas, or dried fruits. Hidden sugar in restaurant sauces. Served with bread or couscous.
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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