Tajine Kefta Mkaouara (Keto Version)
Spiced Beef/Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Poached Eggs (Keto-Modified, No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: verify with the restaurant that no sugar is added to the tomato sauce or paste. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful meatballs, typically made from ground beef or lamb seasoned with Moroccan spices, simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Often, eggs are poached directly in the sauce to finish the dish. This keto adaptation is served without traditional bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, cumin, paprika, ginger, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, olive oil, eggs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Verify with the restaurant that no sugar is added to the tomato sauce or paste. Omit the traditional bread served for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للكفتة المكوّرة، هل تحتوي الكفتة على فتات خبز، أم هي قليلة جداً؟ ومن فضلك، لا أريد أي خبز للغمس.
For the Kefta Mkaoura, are there breadcrumbs in the meatballs, or are they minimal? And please, no bread for dipping.
Watch out for
Significant risk of hidden sugar in the tomato sauce or paste. Onions contribute to carb count. Consider the quantity of tomato paste used.
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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