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Marqa Smen

Quail Stew with Green Olives and Saffron

Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.

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10gNet carbs
14gTotal carbs
4gFibre
50gProtein
48gFat
680Calories

What it is

A delicate and flavorful stew of tender quail, simmered in a golden sauce infused with saffron, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and garnished with briny green olives. This dish is a refined take on Moroccan poultry stews, often found in home cooking or specialized restaurants.

Key ingredients

Quail, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron threads, green olives, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.

Optional tweaks

Naturally keto-friendly. Confirm no starchy vegetables are added. Served without bread or couscous.

Watch out for

Adding potatoes or peas to the stew. Serving with bread or couscous.

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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