Marqa Fenouil (Keto Modifié)
Tunisian Lamb and Fennel Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables/thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A fragrant and tender stew featuring lamb pieces slow-cooked with fresh fennel bulbs, typically with tomatoes, garlic, and traditional Tunisian spices like turmeric, paprika, and caraway. The keto modification omits potatoes or chickpeas often added, focusing on the lamb and low-carb fennel.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, fennel bulbs, diced tomatoes (or tomato paste), olive oil, garlic, onion (moderate), turmeric, paprika, caraway, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables/thickeners. Ensure moderate use of onion and tomato paste. Served without bread or couscous.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لـ Marqa Fenouil، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، حمص، أو خضروات/مواد مثخنة نشوية. وبدون خبز أو كسكس. واستخدم بصل وصلصة طماطم باعتدال.
For the Marqa Fenouil, please omit potatoes, chickpeas, or starchy vegetables/thickeners. Use moderate onion and tomato paste. No bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Overuse of onion/tomato paste, potential for starchy thickeners (e.g., flour), often served with high-carb sides (bread, couscous).
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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