Tagine Bel Lahm bel Hamaḍ wa Zaytoun (Keto Modified)
Keto Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A slow-cooked lamb tagine, rich with Moroccan spices, preserved lemon, and green olives. Modified to omit high-carb vegetables, focusing on tender lamb with low-carb additions.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder or shank), preserved lemons, green olives, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, saffron, olive oil, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, cilantro, parsley.
If you order it anyway
Request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or dried fruits (like prunes/apricots). Ensure no added sugar in the sauce. Ask for extra low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون بطاطس، جزر، بازلاء، أو فواكه مجففة. هل الصلصة خالية من السكر المضاف؟ وهل يمكن إضافة كوسة، باذنجان، أو فلفل رومي بدلاً منها؟
No potatoes, carrots, peas, or dried fruits, please. Is there added sugar in the sauce? Can I have extra zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers?
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, dried fruits (common in some tagines), hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces.
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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