Merguez Grillées (Keto Plate)
Grilled Merguez Sausages with Keto Salad
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the merguez sausages contain *no* fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs, rice starch, or corn starch) and no added sugar in the seasoning. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Spicy, flavorful North African sausages made from lamb and/or beef, seasoned with harissa, paprika, garlic, and cumin, then expertly grilled until juicy and slightly charred. While often served in a sandwich or with fries, for a keto meal, they are served as a plate with a simple, fresh Moroccan salad (tomato, cucumber, onion, olive oil).
Key ingredients
Merguez sausages (lamb/beef, spices like harissa, paprika, cumin, garlic, salt), olive oil. (For salad: fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that the merguez sausages contain *no* fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs, rice starch, or corn starch) and no added sugar in the seasoning. Request *no* bread, fries, couscous, or any other high-carb sides. Ensure the salad dressing is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Sausages are a high risk for hidden fillers (binders, starches) or added sugars in their seasoning/marinade. Traditional accompaniments like bread or fries are high-carb.
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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