Tajine Tunisien
Tunisian Baked Omelette / Frittata
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential: ensure NO potatoes, breadcrumbs, or flour are used as binders or fillers. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory, oven-baked egg dish, similar to a frittata or crustless quiche. It typically contains eggs, cheese, meat (chicken, lamb, or tuna), and spices, often baked until firm and golden.
Key ingredients
Eggs, grated cheese (e.g., Gruyere, Emmental), cooked meat (chicken, lamb, or tuna), parsley, onions (minimal), olive oil, spices (turmeric, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential: ensure NO potatoes, breadcrumbs, or flour are used as binders or fillers. Confirm with the kitchen.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين تونسي، من فضلك تأكد لي أنه لا يوجد بطاطا أو بقسماط أو طحين. هذا مهم جداً.
For the Tajine Tunisien, please confirm no potatoes, breadcrumbs, or flour are used. It's very important.
Watch out for
The most significant carb risk is the inclusion of boiled potatoes, which are very common in Tunisian tajine. Sometimes breadcrumbs or a small amount of flour are used as a binder.
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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