Merguez Mashwi ma' Khodar Keto
Grilled Merguez Sausage with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no bread or couscous. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Spicy, flavorful North African lamb or beef sausages (Merguez) grilled to perfection, served alongside a selection of fresh, non-starchy grilled or sautéed vegetables. Traditionally served with bread or couscous.
Key ingredients
Merguez sausages (lamb/beef), olive oil, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions (optional, for flavor), salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., thyme, oregano).
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no bread or couscous. Request grilled or sautéed low-carb vegetables (e.g., zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, broccoli) to accompany the sausage. Confirm sausage ingredients are low-carb (no fillers or sugars).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مرقاز مشوي مع خضار كيتو، لو سمحت بدون خبز أو كسكس. أرغب بخضار قليلة الكربوهيدرات مشوية أو سوتيه. تأكدوا أن المرقاز لا يحتوي على مواد مالئة أو سكر.
Merguez Mashwi ma' Khodar Keto, no bread or couscous. Please serve with grilled or sautéed low-carb vegetables. Confirm sausage has no fillers or sugars.
Watch out for
Hidden fillers or sugars in commercial Merguez sausages. Carbs from accompanying vegetables if portioned heavily, especially onions. Sweet glazes or dressings on 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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