Tajine Ghanmi Bel Hamd Marakad Wa Zeitoun (Keto-Friendly)
Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb pieces slow-cooked in a traditional tagine with aromatic spices like turmeric, ginger, and saffron, along with onions, garlic, tangy preserved lemons, and green olives. The rich, savory sauce is naturally low-carb when served without its usual accompaniments. The traditional version usually includes potatoes or chickpeas and is served with couscous or bread, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/shank, olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, preserved lemons, green olives, cilantro, parsley, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. Do not serve with couscous or bread. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين الغنم هذا، من فضلك بدون كسكس، خبز أو بطاطس. هل الصلصة خالية من السكر المضاف؟ ويُرجى عدم إضافة الجزر أو أي خضروات جذرية.
For the Tagine d'Agneau, please no couscous, bread, or potatoes. Can you confirm no added sugar in the sauce? And please, no carrots or root vegetables.
Watch out for
Onions and garlic can add up in large portions. Potential thickeners (e.g., flour) in the sauce. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of preserved lemon.
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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