Ćevapi bez Hleba
Ćevapi (Grilled Meat Sausages) without Bread
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'bez hleba' (without bread) or 'lepinja'. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Small, finger-shaped grilled sausages made from a mixture of ground beef and sometimes pork. Savory and well-seasoned, traditionally served with 'lepinja' (flatbread) and chopped onions.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork (optional), onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika. Served with raw chopped onions.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'bez hleba' (without bread) or 'lepinja'. Ensure no other starchy sides are offered. The accompanying chopped raw onions are keto-friendly in moderation.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Ćevape, molim bez hleba ili lepinje. Bez drugih skrobnih priloga.
For the Ćevapi, please serve without bread or lepinja. No other starchy sides, please.
Watch out for
The bread (lepinja) is the main carb risk. Some ajvar (pepper relish) can contain sugar, so ask for it plain or avoid if unsure. Ketchup is also a carb risk.
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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