Keto Lamb Tagine

Keto Lamb Tagine is a fragrant, slow-cooked Moroccan dish featuring succulent lamb and a medley of spices, served over a bed of cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist. This dish captures the essence of traditional Moroccan cuisine while adhering to keto guidelines, making it perfect for those seeking a flavorful and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Lamb shoulder, cut into chunks - 400 grams
• Cauliflower, riced - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• Carrot, diced - 1 medium
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1 medium
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Beef or lamb broth - 250 ml
• Almonds, slivered - 30 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon, juiced - 1/2

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in the diced carrot and red bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the lamb chunks to the pot, browning them on all sides.
5. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the lamb in the spices.
6. Mix in the tomato paste and broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
7. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to cook for 40 minutes until the lamb is tender.
8. While the lamb cooks, prepare the cauliflower rice by steaming it until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
9. Once the lamb is cooked, stir in the slivered almonds and lemon juice.
10. Serve the lamb tagine over the cauliflower rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 38 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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