Deconstructed Shawarma Plate (Lamb or Chicken)
Deconstructed Shawarma Plate (Lamb or Chicken) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no bread (pita), no rice, and no fries. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced, marinated and slow-roasted lamb or chicken shawarma, served without bread. Accompanied by fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and a creamy, sugar-free tahini sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb or chicken, yogurt (for marinade), lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, various spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom), olive oil, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, tahini.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no bread (pita), no rice, and no fries. Confirm the tahini sauce is made without added sugar. Request extra fresh salad vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
صحن الشاورما (مفكك)، من فضلكم بدون خبز أو رز أو بطاطس مقلية. تأكدوا أن الطحينة خالية من السكر. وأريد سلطة خضار إضافية.
For the Deconstructed Shawarma Plate, please no bread, rice, or fries. Confirm tahini sauce is sugar-free. Extra salad, please.
Watch out for
Bread, rice, fries, sugary tahini sauce, starchy marinades, some onion/tomato in significant quantities.
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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