Ćevapi sa Kupus Salatom
Ćevapi (Grilled Minced Meat Sausages) with Cabbage Salad
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional lepinja (bread). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A popular dish of grilled minced meat sausages, typically made from a mix of beef and lamb. Served with a refreshing cabbage salad instead of traditional bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground lamb, spices (salt, pepper, paprika), onion (minimal), cabbage, vinegar, oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the traditional lepinja (bread). Ask for a simple cabbage salad (kupus salata) or other low-carb side like grilled vegetables.
Watch out for
The lepinja (bread) it's usually served with. Some restaurants might add breadcrumbs to the ćevapi 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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