Sardines Chermoula (Keto avec Salade Verte)
Grilled or Fried Sardines with Herb Marinade (Keto with Green Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: omit any accompanying bread, rice, or potato sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines marinated in chermoula, a vibrant Moroccan paste of fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), garlic, spices (cumin, paprika), and olive oil, then grilled or pan-fried. Often served with lemon wedges and bread.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, cilantro, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit any accompanying bread, rice, or potato sides. Request a simple green salad as an accompaniment. Confirm no added sugar in the chermoula marinade (unlikely in savory but always a good check).
Watch out for
Possible hidden sugar in marinade (unlikely but possible). Minimal carbs from herbs and spices.
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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