Tagine Ghanmi bi Qalb El Kharchouf (Keto Lamb Tagine)
Braised Lamb with Artichoke Hearts & Olives (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no peas, carrots, or potatoes are added. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender lamb pieces slow-braised with tender artichoke hearts, preserved lemon, and green olives in a fragrant, spiced sauce. This dish is modified by omitting higher-carb vegetables like peas and carrots, and served without traditional couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder/shank), artichoke hearts, preserved lemons, green olives, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, lamb broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no peas, carrots, or potatoes are added. Request no couscous or bread on the side. Ask if any sugar is added to the sauce and request it be omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الغنم هذا، لو سمحت بدون جلبانة، جزر، أو بطاطس. أيضاً، بدون كسكس أو خبز جانباً. ومرقه بدون سكر إضافي.
For the Tagine, please no peas, carrots, potatoes, couscous, or bread. Also, please omit any added sugar from the sauce.
Watch out for
Higher-carb vegetables (peas, carrots, potatoes - must be omitted), hidden sugar in sauce, serving with couscous/bread. Artichoke hearts have some carbs but are manageable in a portion.
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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