Lamb Tagine with Khlii and Eggs (Keto Modified)
Keto Lamb and Preserved Meat Tagine with Eggs (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread for dipping. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and hearty tagine featuring tender lamb pieces and 'khlii' (Moroccan preserved meat, often beef or lamb cooked in fat), simmered with traditional spices and finished with poached eggs. Served without traditional bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat, Khlii (cured and preserved beef/lamb in fat), olive oil, onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, eggs, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bread for dipping. Ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or peas are added to the tagine. Confirm no added sugar to the sauce base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الغنم هذا، أريده بدون خبز، بطاطا أو جلبانة. وتأكدوا لي أن صلصة الطاجين خالية من السكر المضاف.
For the Lamb Tagine, no bread, potatoes, or peas, please. And confirm no added sugar in the sauce base.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with bread for dipping. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce base.
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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