Harissa M'balsah
Harissa with Tuna and Olives
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
A vibrant and spicy spread/salad made from harissa paste, high-quality olive oil, flaked canned tuna, and chopped olives. Often garnished with capers.
Key ingredients
Harissa paste, olive oil, flaked tuna, chopped olives, capers
Optional tweaks
Ensure harissa is sugar-free. Request extra olive oil and avoid any bread or starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للهريسة مبصلة، تأكد من عدم وجود سكر. لو سمحت، أرغب بزيت زيتون إضافي وبدون خبز أو نشويات جانبية.
For the Harissa M'balsah, please ensure it's sugar-free. Could I have extra olive oil, and no bread or starchy sides?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercial harissa paste.
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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