Keto Cauliflower Couscous au Poisson
Keto Fish with Cauliflower Couscous
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of semolina couscous. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the classic Tunisian fish couscous. Fresh fish (e.g., sea bream or sea bass) is stewed in a rich tomato-based sauce with vegetables and spices, served over fluffy riced cauliflower instead of traditional semolina couscous.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (sea bream, sea bass), cauliflower rice, olive oil, tomato paste, bell peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, harissa, turmeric, caraway, paprika, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of semolina couscous. Confirm no added flour as a thickener in the sauce. Ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or chickpeas are included in the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لـKeto Cauliflower Couscous au Poisson، لو سمحت أرز قرنبيط بدلاً من الكسكس. وتأكدلي الصلصة بدون طحين، ولا بطاطس أو حمص.
For the Keto Cauliflower Couscous au Poisson, please use cauliflower rice, not semolina couscous. No flour in the sauce, and no potatoes or chickpeas.
Watch out for
Traditional semolina couscous, hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce, flour as a thickener, starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots, chickpeas) in the stew, 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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