Tajine de Kefta aux Oeufs (Keto Modified)
Keto Meatballs (Lamb/Beef) with Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs, rice, or other binders in the kefta meatballs. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful minced lamb or beef meatballs (kefta), typically seasoned with paprika, cumin, and fresh herbs, simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, often topped with eggs cracked directly into the tagine and cooked until set. Modified to ensure no carb binders in meatballs and minimal sugar in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb/beef, eggs, canned crushed tomatoes (moderate), onion (minimal), garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, paprika, cumin, ginger, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breadcrumbs, rice, or other binders in the kefta meatballs. Request minimal onion in the sauce and explicitly confirm no added sugar to the tomato sauce. Serve without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لطاجين الكفتة بالبيض، من فضلك تأكدوا أن صلصة الطماطم غير محلاة. وأيضًا، بدون خبز.
For the Tajine de Kefta, please ensure the tomato sauce is not sweetened. Also, no bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, added sugar in tomato sauce (a common restaurant practice), high quantity of onions and tomatoes can increase carb count.
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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