Moroccan Lamb Brochettes (No Rice/Bread)
Grilled Moroccan Lamb Skewers with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: confirm marinade contains no sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Flavorful cubes of marinated lamb, often interspersed with onions and bell peppers, grilled on skewers to juicy perfection. Served simply with a side of olive oil and spices for dipping. Modified to ensure no high-carb marinades and served without rice, bread, or potato-based sides.
Key ingredients
Lamb cubes (leg or shoulder), onion, bell peppers, olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm marinade contains no sugar. Request no rice, bread, or potato/couscous side dishes. Ask for a simple green salad (no sugary dressing) or a side of Zaâlouk/Taktouka instead.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بروشيت اللحم، ممكن تتأكد التتبيلة بدون سكر؟ وبدون أرز، خبز، بطاطس أو كسكس. هل ممكن سلطة خضراء بسيطة بدون سكر بالصوص، أو زعلوك/تكتوكة بدلاً من ذلك؟
For the Lamb Brochettes, please confirm no sugar in the marinade. No rice, bread, potatoes, or couscous. Can I have a simple green salad with no sugar in the dressing, or Zaâlouk/Taktouka instead?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades, onions and bell peppers add some carbs (usually small amounts on skewers), carb-heavy traditional sides.
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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