Tagine Lahm bel Zitoune wa Hamed
Lamb Tagine with Olives, Preserved Lemons, and Keto Sides
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rich and aromatic Moroccan lamb stew, slow-cooked until the meat is incredibly tender and falling off the bone. Flavored distinctly with briny green olives, tangy preserved lemons, onions, garlic, saffron, ginger, and turmeric. This keto-friendly version omits traditional potatoes or high-carb vegetables and is served with appropriate low-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder/shank), preserved lemons, green olives, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, cumin, black pepper, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, lamb broth.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Request no couscous, rice, or bread; instead, ask for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli) or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
لطاجين اللحم بالزيتون والحامض، من فضلك بدون بطاطس أو جزر، وتأكد لا يوجد سكر بالصلصة. بدون كسكس، أرز، خبز؛ أرغب بخضروات مطبوخة على البخار أو سلطة خضراء.
For Tagine Lahm bel Zitoune wa Hamed, no potatoes, carrots, or sugar in sauce. No couscous, rice, or bread; I'd like steamed non-starchy vegetables or a green salad.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables commonly added to tagines. Hidden sugars in tomato paste (less common for this specific tagine but possible) or pre-made spice blends. Served with high-carb sides like couscous or bread.
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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