Sardines Grillées (Keto Plate)
Grilled Fresh Sardines with Keto Moroccan Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Morocco is renowned for its fresh sardines. These are typically marinated simply with chermoula (a flavorful paste of herbs, garlic, spices, and lemon) then grilled to perfection. Served traditionally with a basic refreshing side salad of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, drizzled with olive oil and lemon, and without bread.
Key ingredients
Fresh whole sardines, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice. (For salad: fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olive oil, lemon).
Optional tweaks
Request *no* bread or any other carby sides. Ensure the accompanying salad dressing is simple (oil and lemon) with no added sugar.
Watch out for
Marinades *can* sometimes contain a small amount of sugar (though less common for traditional sardine chermoula); typically served 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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