Tagine de Boeuf (Keto Version)
Beef Tagine with Olives and Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits (like prunes or apricots) are added. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a traditional tagine with rich Moroccan spices, onions, garlic, green olives, and an assortment of low-carb vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers. This version omits high-carb fruits and starches for a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Beef, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, green olives, zucchini, bell peppers, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits (like prunes or apricots) are added. Confirm no added sugar to the sauce. Omit all traditional carb sides (couscous, bread). Request extra low-carb vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين اللحم: بدون بطاطس، جزر، حمص، فواكه مجففة، أو سكر مضاف. من فضلك قدمه بدون إضافات نشوية. هل يمكن الحصول على خضروات إضافية قليلة الكربوهيدرات؟
Tagine de Boeuf: No potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, dried fruits, or added sugar. Serve without carb sides. Can I have extra low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Restaurant tendency to include high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots) or dried fruits; hidden sugars in spice blends or sauces; served with high-carb sides.
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.