Tajine Lahm bi Khoudar (Low-Carb Lamb Tagine)
Lamb Tagine with Zucchini, Bell Peppers, and Olives
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, peas). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Moroccan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-cooked stew featuring tender lamb chunks braised with Moroccan spices, saffron, ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs. Modified to include only low-carb vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and olives, omitting traditional carrots, potatoes, peas, and chickpeas. Served without couscous or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb, olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, saffron, cilantro, parsley, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, olives, lemon.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, peas). Ensure no added sugar. Served without couscous or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
تاجين لحم بالخضار، من فضلك بدون جزر أو بطاطس أو حمص أو بازلاء. وتأكد لي أنه بدون سكر مضاف، وبدون كسكس أو خبز.
I need the Tajine Lahm bi Khoudar without carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, or peas. Please ensure no added sugar, and serve it without couscous or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the sauce, high-carb vegetables if not specified, often served with bread/couscous.
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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