Tagine Lham bel Louz w'Khoudra (without Barqoq)
Lamb Tagine with Keto Vegetables and Almonds
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no prunes (barqoq), no potatoes, no carrots, no chickpeas, no peas, and no couscous or bread. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic stew featuring slow-cooked lamb shoulder or leg, braised with onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, and black pepper. Modified to include low-carb vegetables like green beans, bell peppers, and zucchini instead of traditional high-carb root vegetables, and topped with toasted almonds. Served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder/leg), olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, black pepper, preserved lemon, green beans, bell peppers, zucchini, chicken broth, toasted almonds.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no prunes (barqoq), no potatoes, no carrots, no chickpeas, no peas, and no couscous or bread. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Onions, bell peppers, zucchini (in large quantities), potential hidden sugars in commercial spice mixes or broth.
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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