Moroccan Grilled Brochettes
Spiced Grilled Meat Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, bread, or potato-based side dishes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Juicy chunks of marinated meat (typically beef, lamb, or chicken) threaded onto skewers and grilled over coals. Seasoned with traditional Moroccan spices like cumin, paprika, garlic, and fresh herbs, they are simple yet intensely flavorful.
Key ingredients
Beef/Lamb/Chicken chunks, olive oil, onion (grated), garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, bread, or potato-based side dishes. Confirm no sugary marinades are used (less common for traditional brochettes but possible in some restaurants).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للبروشيت، من فضلك بدون رز أو خبز أو بطاطا. وهل التتبيلة خالية من السكر؟
For the Brochettes, please no rice, bread, or potatoes as sides. Is the marinade sugar-free?
Watch out for
Almost always served with bread, rice, or sometimes fries. Some restaurants might use a slightly sweetened marinade.
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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