Tagine de Poulet aux Légumes (Keto)
Chicken Tagine with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no couscous, bread, potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful Moroccan chicken stew simmered with a rich blend of traditional spices and low-carb vegetables (like zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers). Specifically prepared without starchy elements such as potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas, and served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, green olives, preserved lemons (optional), bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant.
How to make it keto
Confirm no couscous, bread, potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or dried fruits. Request emphasis on keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers. Verify no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين دجاج بالخضرة كيتو، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر، حمص، بازلاء، أو فواكه مجففة. وبدون سكر مضاف. استبدل الخضروات عالية الكربوهيدرات بكوسا، فاصوليا خضراء أو فلفل إضافي. وبدون كسكس أو خبز.
For Tagine Dajaj bil Khoudra, please no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, peas, or dried fruits. No added sugar. Substitute high-carb vegetables with zucchini, green beans, or bell peppers. No couscous or bread.
Watch out for
Commonly includes root vegetables (potatoes, carrots) and sometimes peas or chickpeas. Potential for hidden sugars in the sauce. Always specify preferred low-carb vegetables.
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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