Tajine Kefta Mkaouara (طاجين كفتة مكورة)
Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta) Tagine with Poached Eggs (Keto, No Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO added sugar in the tomato sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Spiced ground beef or lamb meatballs (kefta) simmered in a rich tomato sauce, often with eggs poached directly in the sauce. Served hot in a tagine.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb (kefta), eggs, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request NO added sugar in the tomato sauce. Confirm meatballs do not contain breadcrumbs or other fillers. Omit any bread served for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين كفتة مكورة، من فضلكم بدون سكر مضاف في الصلصة. هل الكفتة فيها خبز مطحون أو إضافات؟ وبدون خبز للمرافق.
Tajine Kefta Mkaouara, please ensure no added sugar in the sauce. Do the meatballs contain breadcrumbs or fillers? No bread for dipping, please.
Watch out for
Tomato sauces frequently contain added sugar in restaurants. Meatballs can sometimes include breadcrumbs as a filler. Omission of bread is essential.
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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