Low-carb tempestina pasta with spiced lamb, smoked eggplant, and harissa
Low Carb Tempestine with spiced lamb, smoked eggplant, and harissa is a recipe inspired by Maghrebi cuisine.
The idea is to evoke the world of couscous and North African spices, but without using couscous, chickpeas, carrots, raisins, or honey.
Low Carb Tempestine become the base for an intense dish, featuring spiced lamb, smoked eggplant cream, harissa, Greek yogurt, and toasted almonds.
👉 For this recipe, you can use our Low Carb Tempestine.
Ingredients for 2 servings
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Low Carb Tempestine | 110 g |
| Ground or finely chopped lamb | 160 g |
| Eggplant | 220 g |
| Harissa | 8 g |
| Ras el hanout | 2 g |
| Whole Greek yogurt | 50 g |
| Toasted almonds | 15 g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 22 g |
| Salt | q.s. |
| Black pepper | q.s. |
⏱ Preparation time
Preparation: 15 minutes
Eggplant cooking: 25-30 minutes
Lamb cooking: 8-10 minutes
Low Carb Tempestine cooking: 8 minutes
Total time: approximately 45 minutes
Servings: 2
How to prepare Low Carb Tempestine with lamb and eggplant
1. Cook the eggplantPrick the eggplant with a fork. Cook it in the oven at 220°C (428°F) for about 25-30 minutes, until it becomes soft and slightly smoky. Let it cool slightly, then scoop out the pulp.
2. Prepare the eggplant creamBlend the eggplant pulp with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little harissa. You should achieve a flavorful cream, but not too spicy.
3. Cook the lambHeat a pan with a little oil. Add the lamb and ras el hanout. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the meat is well browned and dry. |
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4. Cook the TempestineCook the Low Carb Tempestine in plenty of salted water for 8 minutes. Drain well. 5. Combine Tempestine and creamSeason the Tempestine with the smoked eggplant cream. Add the spiced lamb and mix gently. 6. Finish the dishServe with a small spoonful of whole Greek yogurt and coarsely chopped toasted almonds. Add very little harissa only if you want a bolder flavor. |
💡 Why it works
This recipe maintains its North African identity without using higher carbohydrate ingredients. The smoked eggplant binds the Tempestine, the lamb adds depth, and the almonds provide crunch.
⚠️ Low carb 주의사항
Check that the harissa does not contain added sugars or starches. Avoid chickpeas, couscous, abundant carrots, raisins, dates, and honey. Greek yogurt should be used in moderation. The actual salt content is important to monitor: harissa, cooking water, and seasoning can significantly increase it.
Nutritional values of the complete dish
Our low carb pasta doubles in weight when cooked.
| Average nutritional values | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 178 kcal / 739 kJ |
| Fats | 11.6 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 3.6 g |
| of which monounsaturated | 6.2 g |
| of which polyunsaturated | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g |
| of which sugars | 1.7 g |
| of which starches | 1.4 g |
| of which polyols | 0.0 g |
| Fibers | 11.6 g |
| Proteins | 9.1 g |
| Salt | 0.17 g* |
Estimated average nutritional values per 100 g of finished dish, calculated without considering any salt added during cooking or seasoning. The recipe remains consistent with low carb: approximately 4.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, with high fiber (11.6 g/100 g). Values may vary depending on the type of lamb and the actual yield of the eggplant after cooking.
For more information
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To learn more about cooking times, formats, and practical tips, read the guide: Low carb pasta: what it is, how to cook it, and how to choose the right one.