Djej Mkaouar
Chicken Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender chicken meatballs, seasoned with fresh herbs like parsley, garlic, and traditional Tunisian spices (cumin, coriander), simmered in a rich and savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers and a touch of harissa.
Key ingredients
Ground chicken, eggs, fresh parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, olive oil, canned crushed tomatoes, bell peppers, harissa.
If you order it anyway
Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used as binders in the meatballs. Ensure no flour, sugar, or high-carb vegetables (like potatoes or carrots) are added to the sauce.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
هل يوجد بقسماط أو دقيق في كرات اللحم؟ ومن فضلك، تأكد من عدم وجود دقيق، سكر، أو خضار عالية الكربوهيدرات مثل البطاطس أو الجزر في الصلصة.
Are there breadcrumbs or flour in the meatballs? Please ensure no flour, sugar, or high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots in the sauce.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/flour in meatballs, hidden sugar in tomato sauce, use of carb-heavy vegetables (e.g., peas, potatoes, carrots) in the sauce or as a garnish.
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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