İskender Kebap
Iskender Kebap with Keto Sides (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to omit the pita bread base. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thin slices of döner meat, grilled and served with a rich tomato sauce and plain yogurt. Traditionally served over pita bread, which must be completely omitted for a keto diet. Request extra butter if available.
Key ingredients
Döner meat (lamb/beef), tomato sauce (ensure no sugar), plain full-fat yogurt, butter.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to omit the pita bread base. Confirm tomato sauce has no added sugar. Request plain, full-fat yogurt, and ask for extra melted butter.
Watch out for
Pita bread (critical to omit), sugar in tomato sauce, low-fat/sweetened yogurt.
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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