Tarte Salée Keto (aux Légumes et Viande Hachée)
Tunisian Savory Tart (Keto Modified with Meat and Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the crust is made with keto-friendly ingredients (e.g., almond flour, coconut flour, cheese-based) and not traditional flour. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Tunisian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A reimagined Tunisian savory tart, where the traditional pastry crust is replaced with a keto-friendly alternative (e.g., almond flour or fathead dough), filled with seasoned ground meat and non-starchy vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers, baked to golden perfection.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, almond flour (or similar keto flour), eggs, cheese (e.g., mozzarella for crust), spinach, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, Tunisian spices (paprika, coriander, caraway, turmeric), fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the crust is made with keto-friendly ingredients (e.g., almond flour, coconut flour, cheese-based) and not traditional flour. Ensure vegetables are non-starchy.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Tarte Salée Keto: تأكد أن العجينة مصنوعة بمكونات كيتو (دقيق لوز أو جوز هند) وليست دقيق عادي. والخضروات غير نشوية.
For Tarte Salée Keto, confirm the crust is made with keto-friendly ingredients like almond or coconut flour, not traditional flour. Ensure non-starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional crusts are high carb. Ensure vegetables used are low-carb (avoid potatoes, carrots in large quantities). Hidden sugar in tomato paste if used in filling.
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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