Moroccan Grilled Meat Skewers (Brochettes)
Grilled Meat Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is used in the marinade. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Flavorful cubes of marinated lamb, beef, or chicken, threaded onto skewers and grilled to smoky perfection. The marinade typically consists of onion, fresh parsley and cilantro, paprika, cumin, and olive oil, ensuring a tender and aromatic result.
Key ingredients
Lamb/Beef/Chicken, onion, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, paprika, cumin, black pepper, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is used in the marinade. Explicitly request no bread, rice, or potato sides. Ask for a simple green salad or extra low-carb vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
شوا اللحم، من فضلك بدون تتبيلة حلوة. يقدم مع سلطة مغربية بسيطة (زيت زيتون وليمون) أو خضروات مشوية قليلة الكربوهيدرات. لا بطاطس مقلية أو أرز.
For the Brochettes de Viande, no sugary marinade. Serve with a simple Moroccan chopped salad (lemon & olive oil) or grilled low-carb vegetables. No fries/rice.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades are a potential risk in some restaurants. Always verify. The primary carb risk is the traditional serving with bread.
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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