Keto Tajine Lham (Haché)
Keto Baked Meat and Egg Casserole (Meatloaf Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, breadcrumbs, flour, or starchy fillers. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A dense, oven-baked casserole that resembles a savory meatloaf, made with seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), a generous amount of eggs, cheese (such as ricotta, mozzarella, or parmesan), and fresh herbs. This keto version strictly omits potatoes or breadcrumbs that are traditionally found in some Tunisian tajine recipes.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, eggs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, black pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, breadcrumbs, flour, or starchy fillers. Ensure high-fat cheese options are used.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Keto Tajine Lham (Haché)، بدي إياه بدون بطاطا، بقسماط، طحين أو أي نشويات. والجبنة تكون كاملة الدسم.
Keto Tajine Lham (Haché): No potatoes, breadcrumbs, flour, or starchy fillers. Use high-fat cheese please.
Watch out for
Risk of hidden flour or breadcrumbs as binders if not specified. Some herbs or spices might have minor carb content.
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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