Shawarma Plate (Meat & Salad Only)
Yes, with a tweak: request the shawarma meat and salad components ONLY. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced marinated lamb, chicken, or beef, traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served as a plate with fresh salad components like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles, often with tahini or garlic sauce.
Key ingredients
Marinated lamb/chicken/beef (sliced), lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, tahini sauce, garlic sauce, olive oil, various spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the shawarma meat and salad components ONLY. No pita bread, no rice, no fries. Confirm sauces are sugar-free (tahini is usually fine, garlic sauce can be sweet).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
صحن شاورما من فضلك، بس لحم وسلطة. بدون خبز بيتا، رز، أو بطاطا. ممكن تأكدون الصلصات خالية من السكر؟
Shawarma Plate, please. Meat and salad only. No pita, rice, or fries. Confirm sauces are sugar-free.
Watch out for
Pita bread, rice, fries, sugary marinades, high-carb sauces (e.g., sweet chili, some garlic sauces).
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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