Tagine Kefta Bil Bayd
Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Tomato Sauce and Poached Eggs (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no sugar to be added to the tomato sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful spiced ground beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley. The dish is traditionally finished by cracking eggs directly into the sauce, allowing them to gently poach to perfection. A hearty and satisfying meal, naturally low in carbs when served without bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, eggs, fresh tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes), onions, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, pepper, a pinch of cayenne.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no sugar to be added to the tomato sauce. Decline any accompanying bread (khobz) or side of couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الكفتة، من فضلك بدون سكر في صلصة الطماطم. وأرجو عدم تقديم خبز أو كسكس معه.
For the Tagine Kefta, please ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. And no bread or couscous, please.
Watch out for
Sugar in the tomato sauce (less common for savory kefta but possible), traditionally served with khobz (bread) for dipping.
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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