Ćevapi / Pljeskavica (bez hleba i priloga)
Grilled Minced Meat Sausages / Patties (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional 'lepinja' (flatbread) and any potato-based sides like fries. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Grilled seasoned minced meat, shaped into small sausages (ćevapi) or a large patty (pljeskavica). Made from a mix of beef, pork, or lamb. Served hot off the grill.
Key ingredients
Minced beef/pork/lamb, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the traditional 'lepinja' (flatbread) and any potato-based sides like fries. Request a side of simple green salad (oil and vinegar only) or grilled low-carb vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers instead.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Ćevapi/Pljeskavica, molim, bez lepinje i priloga od krompira. Može li jednostavna zelena salata ili grilovano nisko-ugljeno-hidratno povrće?
Ćevapi/Pljeskavica, please, without lepinja or potato sides. Can I have a simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Traditional serving includes lepinja (flatbread) and often french fries. Some Ajvar (pepper spread) can be high in carbs due to sugar. Hidden breadcrumbs in the meat mixture (less common in authentic versions but possible).
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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