Ćevapi (Grilled Minced Meat Patties with Keto Sides)
Ćevapi (Grilled Minced Meat with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the lepinja (flatbread) and any fries. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Small, finger-shaped grilled minced meat patties, usually a mix of beef and lamb or pork. A popular Balkan dish. Traditionally served with lepinja (flatbread), chopped onions, and sometimes ajvar.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, lamb (or pork), garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, chopped raw onions, side salad.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the lepinja (flatbread) and any fries. Ask for extra chopped raw onions and a simple side salad (e.g., Kupus Salata - shredded cabbage salad) with oil and vinegar. Avoid ajvar unless confirmed sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Ćevape, molim vas bez lepinje i pomfrita. Donesite mi više sirovog luka i jednostavnu salatu. Je li ajvar bez šećera?
For the Ćevapi, please no lepinja or fries. I'd like extra raw onions and a simple side salad. Please confirm ajvar is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Lepinja (flatbread) is always served. Fries are a common accompaniment. Ajvar (red pepper relish) often contains sugar.
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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