Khudar Mashwi
Grilled Mixed Vegetables (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request only low-carb vegetables (avoid potatoes, carrots, corn). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Saudi dishes.
What it is
A colorful assortment of seasonal low-carb vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and mushrooms, lightly brushed with olive oil and grilled until tender-crisp. Seasoned with local spices, it makes for a versatile and healthy keto-friendly side.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, bell peppers (various colors), eggplant, mushrooms, green beans, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, garlic powder.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request only low-carb vegetables (avoid potatoes, carrots, corn). Confirm no sugar is added to any marinade. Ask for it to be grilled with plain olive oil and spices.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لخضار مشوي، الرجاء استخدام خضروات قليلة الكربوهيدرات فقط، بدون بطاطا أو جزر أو ذرة. تأكدوا من عدم وجود سكر في التتبيلة. يشوى بزيت زيتون وبهارات فقط.
For Khudar Mashwi, use only low-carb vegetables: no potatoes, carrots, corn. No sugar in marinade. Grill with plain olive oil and spices.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades. Inclusion of high-carb vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or corn, which are commonly grilled alongside other vegetables.
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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