Shawarma Dajaj/Lahme Platter (with Keto Sides)
Chicken/Beef Shawarma Platter (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no pita bread, no rice, and ask for extra lettuce/greens instead of starchy sides. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lebanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slices of marinated, slow-roasted chicken or beef, typically served with a side of mixed pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and tahini sauce. Modifications are crucial to make it keto.
Key ingredients
Sliced marinated chicken or beef, olive oil, spices, garlic, lemon juice. Served with a side of lettuce, tomatoes, Lebanese pickles (cucumber, turnip), and tahini sauce.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no pita bread, no rice, and ask for extra lettuce/greens instead of starchy sides. Request tahini sauce on the side and use sparingly, or confirm no sugar is added. Be mindful of turnip pickles which can be higher carb.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
صحن الشاورما، من فضلك بدون خبز أو رز. ممكن استبدال الإضافات النشوية بخس إضافي؟ الطحينة جانبية، وهل هي بدون سكر؟ رجاءً بدون مخلل لفت.
For the Shawarma platter, no pita or rice please. Can I have extra lettuce instead of starchy sides? Tahini on the side, and is it sugar-free? Please no turnip pickles.
Watch out for
Marinades often contain sugar or honey (especially for chicken), tahini sauce can have added sugar, pickled turnips are often sweetened and dyed with beet juice, large portions of tomato.
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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