Tajine Bel Lahm (Keto-Friendly, No Dried Fruit)
Lamb Tagine with Spices and Onions (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no dried fruits (prunes, apricots) and no potatoes or carrots. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb slow-cooked in a tagine, creating a rich, deeply flavored stew with caramelized onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and saffron. The lamb becomes fall-off-the-bone tender, infused with aromatic spices. Served without traditional carb accompaniments or dried fruits.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/shank, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, saffron, olive oil, lamb broth, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no dried fruits (prunes, apricots) and no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Omit traditional couscous or bread side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the sauce, potatoes/carrots often included, traditional couscous or bread side, high onion content.
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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