Gegrilde Merguez met Salade
Grilled Merguez Sausage with Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure sausage has no high-carb fillers (rare for Merguez, but possible). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
Spicy, grilled North African-style lamb and beef sausages, very popular in Belgium. Served with a simple green salad.
Key ingredients
Merguez sausages (lamb/beef), olive oil, mixed green salad leaves, cucumber, tomato (small amount), vinaigrette (oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard).
How to make it keto
Ensure sausage has no high-carb fillers (rare for Merguez, but possible). Request no fries, bread, or sugary salad dressing. Ask for a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing or serve dressing on the side. Limit tomato.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Kunt u bevestigen dat de Merguez geen koolhydraatrijke vulmiddelen bevat? Geen friet, brood of suikerrijke dressing graag. Een simpele olie-azijndressing apart, en graag weinig tomaat.
Please ensure the Merguez has no high-carb fillers. No fries, bread, or sugary dressing. Can I have a simple oil and vinegar dressing on the side, and limit the tomato?
Watch out for
Sugary salad dressings, high-carb side dishes (fries/bread), hidden fillers in sausage.
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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