Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives (No Couscous/Carrots)
Keto Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables are used. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender lamb slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with preserved lemons, green olives, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and saffron. Modified to exclude high-carb vegetables and served without traditional couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder, olive oil, preserved lemons, green olives, onion (small amount), garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, cilantro, parsley, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables are used. Request without couscous, bread, or any sugary garnishes. Ask for a side of extra plain cooked low-carb vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين اللحم من فضلك، بدون كسكس، خبز، أو أي إضافات سكرية. ممكن تأكيد عدم وجود بطاطس، جزر، أو حمص؟ وهل يتوفر طبق خضروات مطبوخة قليلة الكربوهيدرات كجانب؟
For the Lamb Tagine, please no couscous, bread, or sugary garnishes. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Can I get a side of plain low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some restaurant tagine sauces, especially if made in advance. Onions in larger quantities can add carbs. Preserved lemons have minimal carbs but some trace. Olives are generally keto.
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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