Koucha Lham (Baked Lamb with Vegetables)
Baked Lamb with Low-Carb Vegetables (Tunisian Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sans pommes de terre, sans carottes' (without potatoes, carrots). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb pieces baked slowly with a medley of Mediterranean vegetables in a savory sauce. Modified to specifically exclude potatoes, carrots, or other starchy components, focusing on eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder or leg), olive oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste, spices (coriander, caraway, paprika, chili), fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sans pommes de terre, sans carottes' (without potatoes, carrots). Ensure no starchy thickeners in the sauce and no added sugar to the tomato base.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كوشة لحم بدون بطاطا أو جزر لو سمحت. لا أريد نشا لصلصة، ولا سكر مضاف لقاعدة الطماطم.
Koucha Lham without potatoes or carrots, please. No starchy thickeners in the sauce, and no added sugar to the tomato base.
Watch out for
Potatoes and carrots are common additions to Koucha. Tomato paste or sauce can have hidden sugars.
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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