Lamb Tagine with Olives & Preserved Lemon (Keto-Style)
Lamb and Olive Keto Tagine
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or dried fruits (like prunes or apricots). About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender lamb stewed in a tagine with green olives, preserved lemons, saffron, ginger, turmeric, and garlic. The traditional version often includes starchy vegetables or dried fruits, which must be omitted for a keto adaptation.
Key ingredients
Lamb, green olives, preserved lemons, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, olive oil, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or dried fruits (like prunes or apricots). Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour or excessive tomato paste. No bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Hidden starchy vegetables, excessive onion/tomato, flour thickeners in sauce, potential (though unlikely in authentic cuisine) sugar in preserved lemons.
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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