Čevapi / Ćevapčići
Grilled Minced Meat Sausages with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: omit the lepinja (bread) and any fries. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Small, finger-shaped, skinless sausages made from seasoned minced meat (typically a blend of beef and lamb), grilled over charcoal for a smoky flavor. Served without the traditional lepinja bread and with a side of simple, low-carb accompaniments like cabbage salad or grilled vegetables.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground lamb (or a mix), salt, pepper, minimal onion. Side: thinly sliced cabbage salad with olive oil and vinegar, or grilled zucchini/bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the lepinja (bread) and any fries. Request a simple side salad (e.g., cabbage salad with oil and vinegar, ensuring no sugar in dressing) or grilled keto vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Ćevapčiće, molim vas bez lepinje i pomfrita. Može li jednostavna kupus salata sa uljem i sirćetom, bez šećera, ili grilovano keto povrće?
Ćevapčići, omit lepinja and fries. Please serve with a simple cabbage salad (oil/vinegar, no sugar) or grilled keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Always served with lepinja bread. Fries and ajvar (a roasted pepper relish that can contain sugar) are also common. Explicitly avoid these.
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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