Tagine de Mouton aux Olives et Citron Confit
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Olives & Preserved Lemon (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or other starchy vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory slow-cooked lamb stew, braised with aromatic Moroccan spices, green olives, and tangy preserved lemons. This keto-modified version focuses on tender lamb in a flavorful sauce, explicitly omitting traditional high-carb vegetables like potatoes and carrots.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, green olives, preserved lemons, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, water, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Ask to substitute with low-carb vegetables if available (e.g., spinach, green beans). Do not serve with couscous, rice, or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in preserved lemon brine (though usually minimal), restaurant tendency to include high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots) by default, thickening agents in sauce, served with bread/couscous.
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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