Tagine de Agneau aux Légumes (Keto)
Keto Lamb Tagine with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other high-carb vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic slow-cooked lamb stew, traditionally prepared in an earthenware tagine pot. This keto version features tender lamb braised with Moroccan spices like turmeric, ginger, and cumin, along with preserved lemons, green olives, and a selection of low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant, all cooked in generous olive oil. Served without traditional couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, preserved lemons, green olives, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other high-carb vegetables. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce. Specify to be served without couscous or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين اللحم: بدون بطاطس، جزر، حمص، أو فواكه مجففة. لا سكر مضاف في الصلصة. يقدم بدون كسكس، أرز، أو خبز.
For the Tagine, no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits. No added sugar in the sauce. Serve without couscous, rice, or bread.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes (natural sugars), preserved lemons (natural sugars), potential hidden sugar in restaurant spice blends or pre-made sauces. Ensure to confirm no flour or thickeners are used.
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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