Tagine Djej bel Hamed wa Zitoune
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Olives, and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Moroccan chicken stew, slow-cooked with tender chicken pieces, tangy preserved lemons, green olives, saffron, ginger, turmeric, and garlic. The rich, savory sauce is deeply flavorful. This keto-modified version is prepared without potatoes or excessive carrots, and served with non-starchy vegetables instead of traditional couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), preserved lemons, green olives, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, cumin, black pepper, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Request no couscous, rice, or bread; instead, ask for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli) or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الدجاج، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر، كسكس، أرز، أو خبز. هل الصلصة بدون سكر مضاف؟ أود خضروات خضراء بالبخار أو سلطة خضراء بدلاً من ذلك.
Tagine Djej: No potatoes, carrots, couscous, rice, or bread. Please confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Can I have steamed green vegetables or a green salad instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables commonly added to tagines. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made spice blends. Served with high-carb sides like couscous or bread.
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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