Tagine Ghenmi bi Khodar Keto
Lamb Tagine with Keto-Friendly Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of high-carb vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, peas, and any dried fruits (prunes, apricots). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb pieces slow-cooked in a traditional Moroccan tagine with aromatic spices, fresh non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and green beans, finished with fresh cilantro and parsley. Served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, cinnamon, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, green beans, tomatoes (moderate), preserved lemon, olives, cilantro, parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request omission of high-carb vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, peas, and any dried fruits (prunes, apricots). Ensure no flour or thickeners are used in the sauce. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Serve without couscous or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لطاجين الغنم، من فضلك بدون بطاطا، جزر، حمص، برقوق، أو أي فواكه مجففة. وبدون خبز أو كسكس.
For the Tajine d'Agneau, please no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, prunes, or other dried fruits. No bread or couscous, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce, high-carb vegetables like potatoes/carrots/peas if not explicitly removed, excessive tomatoes, potential flour/thickener in sauce.
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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