Adana Kebap with Keto Sides
Spicy Minced Lamb Kebap with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lavash bread, rice, or bulgur. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A popular Turkish dish featuring hand-minced lamb, blended with red bell peppers and spices, grilled on a skewer. Served with a side of fresh Shepherd's Salad (Çoban Salata), grilled tomatoes, and green peppers, specifically omitting lavash bread, rice, or bulgur.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb, red bell peppers, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, olive oil, tomato paste (minimal), fresh tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber, onion, parsley, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lavash bread, rice, or bulgur. Ensure the accompanying salad is served without any sugary dressing or pomegranate molasses. Confirm no flour or excess sugar in the kebap mixture/marinade.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or marinades for the kebap; high-carb side dishes (lavash, rice, bulgur) if not explicitly omitted.
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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