Tagine d'Agneau aux Olives Vertes et Cœurs d'Artichaut
Lamb Tagine with Green Olives and Artichoke Hearts (no dried fruit, no couscous)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no couscous. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb, slow-simmered in a tagine with green olives and artichoke hearts, seasoned with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and saffron. A savory and rich stew, which becomes keto when the typical couscous and dried fruits are omitted.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder or leg), green olives, artichoke hearts (usually canned in water), onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, olive oil, lamb broth, cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no couscous. Confirm no dried fruits (prunes, apricots) are used. Ensure no potatoes or carrots are added.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الغنم، من فضلك بدون كسكس. وتأكد أنه بدون فواكه مجففة، بطاطس أو جزر.
For the Tagine d'Agneau, no couscous, please. Confirm no dried fruits, potatoes, or carrots are added.
Watch out for
Onions, artichoke hearts contain some carbs. Potential for hidden sugars or thickeners in the sauce.
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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