Ćevapi i Pljeskavica (Bez Hljeba)
Grilled Minced Meat Patties and Sausages (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no lepinja (flatbread) or fries. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Popular Balkan grilled minced meat items. Ćevapi are small, elongated sausages, and pljeskavica is a large, flat patty, both typically made from a mix of ground beef and pork, seasoned and grilled.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika (optional).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no lepinja (flatbread) or fries. Request a side of raw onions or a simple green salad. Be cautious with ajvar if offered.
Watch out for
Almost always served with lepinja (flatbread) and often fries. Ajvar (red pepper relish) is commonly offered and can be sugary.
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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