Salade Mechouia
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Salad
No, skip this one: about 25g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A smoky and flavorful Algerian salad made from fire-roasted bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, onions, and garlic, mashed or finely chopped, and generously dressed with olive oil and spices.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, cumin, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper. Often garnished with hard-boiled eggs or olives.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no bread is served alongside. Request a generous amount of olive oil.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
سلطة مشوية من فضلك بدون خبز. أريد كمية وفيرة من زيت الزيتون.
For the Salade Mechouia, please no bread on the side. Can I have a generous amount of olive oil?
Watch out for
Large portions of bell peppers and tomatoes, as well as onions, can contribute to net carbs. No major hidden risks beyond portion size of vegetables.
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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