Sardines Meqlya / Mashwiya
Grilled or Pan-Fried Sardines with Charmoula
Yes, with a tweak: request grilled or pan-fried with olive oil, avoiding any heavy breading or deep-frying in industrial oils. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines, either grilled over coals (mashwiya) or pan-fried (meqlya), often stuffed or coated with charmoula—a vibrant herb mixture of parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, and olive oil. A healthy, flavorful protein source, served without bread.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, olive oil, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Request grilled or pan-fried with olive oil, avoiding any heavy breading or deep-frying in industrial oils. Crucially, request without any accompanying bread or rice.
Watch out for
Often served with bread. If fried, ensure it's not heavily breaded with flour/starch or fried in non-keto oils.
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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