Brochettes (Moroccan Kebabs with Keto Sides)
Grilled Lamb, Beef, or Chicken Skewers with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugary marinades or glazes are used. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Marinated cubes of lamb, beef, or chicken skewered and grilled until tender and slightly charred. Seasoned with Moroccan spices like cumin, paprika, and ginger. Typically served with bread and side salads in traditional settings.
Key ingredients
Lamb/Beef/Chicken, onions, olive oil, cumin, paprika, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper. Can include bell peppers or zucchini on skewers.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugary marinades or glazes are used. Request to substitute any standard carb sides (couscous, rice, bread) with extra portions of keto-friendly dishes like Zaalouk, Taktouka, or a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
هل البروشيطة بدون سكر أو صوصات محلاة؟ ممكن استبدال الأطباق الجانبية النشوية (كالكسكس) بزيادة زعلوك، تكتوكة، أو سلطة خضراء بسيطة؟
Are the Brochettes made without sugary marinades? Please replace carb sides like couscous with extra Zaalouk, Taktouka, or a green salad.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades are a potential risk. Standard carb sides will need to be explicitly omitted.
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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