Tajine Lahm bel Barqoq (Keto Version)
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon (No High-Carb Veg/Couscous)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, squash, prunes). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, slow-cooked lamb stew simmered with onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, green olives, and preserved lemon, often finished with a drizzle of olive oil. The traditional prunes (barqoq) are omitted, and high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots are removed to maintain keto-friendliness. Served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, saffron, green olives, preserved lemon, olive oil, cilantro, parsley.
How to make it keto
Omit all high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, squash, prunes). Ensure no sugar is added to the sauce. Request no couscous, bread, or rice on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لطاجين اللحم بالبرقوق، من فضلك بدون بطاطس أو جزر أو حمص أو قرع أو برقوق. وتأكد ألا يضاف سكر للصلصة. بدون كسكس أو خبز أو أرز.
For Tajine Lahm bel Barqoq, please omit potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, squash, and prunes. No added sugar in the sauce. Serve without couscous, bread, or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce, use of high-carb vegetables like potatoes/carrots/chickpeas, traditional serving with couscous/bread. Restaurant portions of onions and tomatoes can add up.
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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