Lamb Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Lamb Tagine with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no potatoes, no carrots, no peas, no chickpeas, no dried fruits, no sugar added to the sauce, and no couscous or bread on the side.' Ask for extra… About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked lamb in a rich, aromatic sauce with green olives and preserved lemon. This keto version specifically omits traditional high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and peas, focusing on lamb, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (in moderation), and a generous amount of olive oil and spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, green olives, preserved lemons, a few tomatoes, fresh cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no potatoes, no carrots, no peas, no chickpeas, no dried fruits, no sugar added to the sauce, and no couscous or bread on the side.' Ask for extra olives and preserved lemon.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين اللحم بالزيتون والليمون، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر، بازلاء، حمص أو فواكه مجففة. وبدون سكر أو عسل. قدموه من فضلكم بدون خبز أو كسكس.
For the Lamb Tagine, no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or dried fruit. No added sugar or honey. Please serve it without bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the tagine sauce; high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas if not explicitly removed; flour thickeners in the sauce.
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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