Taktouka (Céto)
Roasted Bell Pepper and Tomato Salad/Dip (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread for dipping. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and flavorful cooked salad or dip, Taktouka features roasted bell peppers and fresh tomatoes, slow-cooked with garlic, olive oil, and Moroccan spices (cumin, paprika). It is often served as a mezze alongside other salads. It is naturally low in carbohydrates.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (red, green), tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bread for dipping. Confirm no added sugar. Can be eaten as a side dish or with keto-friendly dippers.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بدون خبز للغمس لو سمحت. وتأكد لي إن التكتوكة بدون سكر مضاف.
Please, no bread for dipping. Confirm no added sugar in the Taktouka.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar for sweetness (uncommon but possible in some restaurant versions). Always served with bread for dipping.
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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