Gyros Kreatos (Xoirino) me Keto Sides
Gyros Pork (Meat Only) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: omit pita bread and french fries. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent, thinly sliced seasoned pork, cooked on a vertical rotisserie, a quintessential Greek street food. Served as a keto-friendly main course by focusing purely on the flavorful meat accompanied by suitable low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork (shoulder/belly), traditional gyros spices (oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper), extra virgin olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit pita bread and french fries. Request keto-friendly sides such as plain sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, grilled zucchini, or a simple green salad (without high-carb dressings).
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Γύρο χωρίς πίτα και πατάτες, παρακαλώ. Για συνοδευτικό, σκέτες ντομάτες, αγγούρια, ή ψητό κολοκύθι, και μια απλή πράσινη σαλάτα με λάδι και λεμόνι.
Gyros without pita or fries. For sides, please, just plain sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, or grilled zucchini, and a simple green salad with oil and lemon.
Watch out for
Traditional serving includes high-carb pita and fries. Some marinades might contain trace sugars (unlikely for authentic gyros meat). Be wary of any 'special sauces' beyond simple tzatziki (if allowed and keto-modified) or plain olive oil/lemon.
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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