Keto Maghrebi foods

Keto North African Foods

North African cuisine, with its blend of arab, berber, and mediterranean influences, brings a rich tapestry of flavors and textures. While many traditional north African dishes contain carb-heavy ingredients like couscous and legumes, they can be adapted to fit the keto diet. In this section, we'll delve into the keto-friendly versions of signature north African foods from countries such as morocco, tunisia, algeria, libya, and egypt.

Morocco

• Tagine:

Keto adaptations of this slow-cooked stew may involve omitting dried fruits and tubers, focusing instead on meats like lamb or chicken, and keto-friendly vegetables.

• Keto lamb tagine with olives and lemon: slow-cooked lamb with green olives, preserved lemons, and a mix of spices.
• Harira (without lentils):

A hearty soup traditionally made during ramadan, the keto version omits lentils and focuses on tomatoes, celery, herbs, and spices.

• Recipe: keto lamb tagine with olives and lemon

Ingredients:

• 500g lamb, cubed
• 1 cup green olives
• 1 preserved lemon, finely sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil and brown the lamb cubes.
• Add garlic, cumin, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
• Add enough water to cover the meat. Bring to a simmer and cover.
• Cook on low heat for 1.5 hours.
• Add olives and preserved lemon slices. Cook for another 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Tunisia

• Keto shakshuka:

Poached eggs in a spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce. Ensure no sugar is added.

• Mechouia (grilled salad):

A roasted salad made from peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.

• Keto brik:

A thin pastry filled with tuna and capers, adapted by using almond or coconut flour for the wrapper.

Algeria

• Chorba without grains:

A rich soup made with meat, tomatoes, and spices, excluding grains or legumes.

• Keto dolma:

Vine leaves stuffed with a mixture of ground meat and cauliflower rice.

Libya

• Osban:

Sausage stuffed with a mix of meats and spices, ensuring no rice or grains are added.

• Grilled fish with harissa sauce:

Fresh fish grilled to perfection, served with a spicy harissa sauce.

Egypt

• Keto kofta:

Grilled meatballs made of ground beef or lamb, seasoned with herbs and spices.

• Eggplant moussaka without béchamel:

Layers of grilled eggplant, spiced meat sauce, and cheese, omitting the traditional béchamel sauce.

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