Taktouka (Cooked Tomato and Green Pepper Salad, no bread)
Moroccan Cooked Tomato and Green Pepper Salad (Keto-Optimized Side)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread is served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A vibrant and smoky cooked salad made from roasted or simmered tomatoes, green bell peppers, garlic, and spices, all cooked down with olive oil. It's often served as an appetizer or a side dish.
Key ingredients
Green bell peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread is served. Request no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Taktouka, min fadlak, bidoun khobz. Wa law samaht, bidoun sukkar moudaf.
For the Taktouka, please, no bread. And ensure no added sugar in it.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, served with bread.
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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