Tagine Lahm Bel Zeitoun Wa Hamod Mesyar (Keto)
Lamb Tagine with Olives & Preserved Lemon (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, no carrots, no chickpeas, no bread, and no couscous. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-cooked lamb stew, braised until tender with green olives, preserved lemons, saffron, ginger, and turmeric. Modified to remove traditional potatoes, carrots, and chickpeas, focusing on the rich lamb and savory sauce. Served without bread or couscous.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/shank, green olives, preserved lemons, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, cumin, olive oil, bell peppers (added for keto), zucchini (added for keto).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, no carrots, no chickpeas, no bread, and no couscous. Ask for extra non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini if available.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين اللحم، من فضلك بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو حمص أو خبز أو كسكس. هل يمكنني الحصول على فلفل رومي أو كوسة إضافية بدلاً من ذلك؟
For the Tagine Lahm, please no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, bread, or couscous. Can I have extra bell peppers or zucchini instead?
Watch out for
Larger quantities of onions and tomatoes in the sauce can increase carb count. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance the tagine 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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