Marqa Beldiya au Agneau/Bœuf (Style Couscous, sans Couscous)
Traditional Lamb or Beef 'Seven Vegetable' Stew (Couscous Style, without Couscous)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no couscous*. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew, traditionally served with couscous, featuring tender lamb or beef slow-cooked with a selection of low-carb vegetables (e.g., zucchini, cabbage, bell peppers, green beans, tomatoes, onions) and aromatic spices. Served without the couscous.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef (shoulder/shank), olive oil, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, cabbage, bell peppers, green beans, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, parsley, cilantro, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no couscous*. Explicitly ask to omit high-carb vegetables like chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, and sweet squash/pumpkin. Ask for extra low-carb vegetables like zucchini, cabbage, bell peppers, and green beans. Confirm no sugar is added to the broth.
Watch out for
The traditional 'seven vegetables' often include carrots, pumpkin/squash, and chickpeas, which are high in carbs. Tomato and onion base can add carbs. Hidden sugar in the broth or spice mix. Main risk is the couscous itself, which *must* be omitted.
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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