Brochettes Lahm (Grilled Meat Skewers)
Grilled Meat Skewers with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no sugary marinades are used. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Brochettes are popular Moroccan grilled skewers, typically made with marinated cubes of beef, lamb, or chicken. The meat is usually seasoned with onions, parsley, paprika, cumin, and olive oil before grilling. They are a common street food and restaurant item, usually served with bread, fries, or rice.
Key ingredients
Beef (or lamb/chicken), onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, pepper
How to make it keto
Confirm that no sugary marinades are used. Decline any high-carb sides like bread, fries, or rice. Request a simple green salad or extra cooked vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لبروشيط اللحم، من فضلك أكد لي عدم وجود تتبيلة سكرية. ولا خبز أو بطاطس مقلية أو أرز. هل يمكنني الحصول على سلطة خضراء أو خضروات مطبوخة إضافية؟
For the Brochettes Lahm, please confirm no sugary marinade. No bread, fries, or rice. Can I get a green salad or extra cooked vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Potential sugary marinades (though less common for traditional Moroccan brochettes). Served with bread, fries, or rice.
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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