Tagine Kefta Bel Bayd
Keto Kefta Tagine with Eggs (Moroccan Meatballs)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread/couscous. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spiced ground beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich tomato and onion sauce. Typically, eggs are cracked directly into the tagine to poach in the sauce. Served without traditional bread for dipping.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, olive oil, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, eggs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bread/couscous. Ensure meatballs have no breadcrumbs or flour binders. Confirm no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or peas are added. Inquire about added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الكفتة بالبيض، من فضلك بدون خبز أو كسكس. هل الكفتة بدون بقسماط؟ وهل لا يوجد بطاطس أو بازلاء؟ وهل هناك سكر مضاف بالصلصة؟
For the Tagine Kefta, please no bread or couscous. Can the meatballs be without breadcrumbs, and no potatoes or peas? Any added sugar in the sauce?
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes (especially tomato paste) contribute carbs. Potential for breadcrumbs in meatballs. Hidden sugar is a common risk in restaurant tomato sauces.
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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