Tajine de Kefta et Œufs
Meatball and Egg Tagine
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar to the tomato sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful lamb or beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, often topped with poached eggs, cooked in a tagine. A hearty and aromatic dish.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onions, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, eggs, crushed tomatoes, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar to the tomato sauce. Confirm meatballs do not contain breadcrumbs or high-carb fillers. Omit any bread served alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الكفتة والبيض، من فضلك بدون سكر مضاف للصلصة. هل الكفتة خالية من البقسماط؟ وبدون خبز جانبي.
For the Tajine de Kefta et Œufs, please ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Confirm the kefta has no breadcrumbs. No bread on the side, please.
Watch out for
Sugar in tomato sauce. Potential breadcrumbs in meatballs (less common in authentic Moroccan kefta). Served traditionally with high-carb 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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