Merguez Muqali (مرقاز مقلي)
Pan-Fried Merguez Sausage with Sautéed Onions & Peppers
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Spicy and flavorful lamb Merguez sausages pan-fried until perfectly browned and juicy. They are then sautéed with sliced onions and bell peppers, allowing the rich flavors to meld beautifully in the sausage's own rendered fat and a touch of olive oil.
Key ingredients
Merguez sausages (lamb), olive oil, onion, bell peppers, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm that the Merguez sausages are free of high-carb fillers (like breadcrumbs, rice flour) or added sugars. Request minimal onions and bell peppers if you are strictly tracking carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مرقاز مقلي من فضلك، تأكد أن السجق لا يحتوي على حشوات عالية الكربوهيدرات أو سكر مضاف. ولو سمحت، أريد كمية قليلة جداً من البصل والفلفل.
For the Merguez Muqali, please confirm sausages are free of high-carb fillers or added sugars. I'd prefer minimal onions and bell peppers.
Watch out for
Some commercially prepared sausages can contain starchy fillers or added sugars; confirm with the restaurant. Onions and bell peppers contribute carbohydrates.
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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