Moroccan Seafood Tagine (Keto Modified with Zucchini and Bell Peppers)
Keto Seafood Tagine with Zucchini and Bell Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: specifically ask for zucchini and bell peppers only, omitting potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fragrant tagine featuring a mix of fresh seafood (e.g., shrimp, white fish, calamari) slow-cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with zucchini, bell peppers, preserved lemons, and olives. Modified to avoid starchy vegetables and served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Assorted seafood (shrimp, white fish, calamari), tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, preserved lemons, green olives, bell peppers, zucchini, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, ginger, saffron.
How to make it keto
Specifically ask for zucchini and bell peppers only, omitting potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Request no couscous or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين المأكولات البحرية، من فضلكم فقط بالقرعة الخضراء والفلفل، بدون بطاطس، جزر أو حمص. وبدون كسكس أو خبز.
For the Moroccan Seafood Tagine, please use only zucchini and bell peppers; no potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Also, no couscous or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce. Inclusion of high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Served with couscous/bread (must be strictly 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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