Merguez (Spiced Lamb & Beef Sausage)
Grilled Merguez Sausage with Keto Side
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Spicy, flavorful North African sausages typically made from lamb or a mix of lamb and beef, seasoned generously with harissa (chili paste), cumin, paprika, and garlic. Grilled or pan-fried, they are naturally keto.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, harissa, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm the sausage contains no high-carb fillers (like breadcrumbs or rice). Request no bread or starchy sides; a simple green salad is best.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
نقانق المرقاز: هل هي خالية من حشوات عالية الكربوهيدرات كخبز مطحون أو أرز؟ بدون خبز أو نشويات جانبية. أفضل سلطة خضراء بسيطة.
Merguez: Please confirm no high-carb fillers (breadcrumbs/rice). No bread or starchy sides; a simple green salad is best.
Watch out for
Fillers in sausage (breadcrumbs, rice), serving with bread/fries.
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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