Sardines en Sauce
Sardines in Tomato-Herb Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added to the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Algerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh sardines gently cooked in a robust, flavorful sauce made from ripe diced tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, liberal amounts of olive oil, and a generous medley of fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro. Traditionally served with bread, this dish is keto-friendly when the bread is omitted and sugar is minimized in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added to the sauce. Request no sugar in the tomato sauce and minimal bell peppers to keep carbs low. Ask for extra olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سردين بالصلصة، لو سمحت بدون بطاطا في الصلصة. الصلصة بدون سكر، والفلفل الرومي قليل. ممكن زيت زيتون إضافي؟
For the Sardines en Sauce, please no potatoes in the sauce. No sugar in the tomato sauce, minimal bell peppers. Extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or canned tomatoes, inclusion of starchy vegetables like potatoes, high quantity of bell peppers and onions, or serving with bread.
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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