Gegratineerde Mosselen (Zonder Paneermeel)
Mussels Gratin with Garlic Butter (no breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs or any flour-based topping. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
Baked mussels in their shells, typically topped with a rich garlic herb butter and often breadcrumbs, then gratinated until golden. Removing the breadcrumbs makes this a delicious keto appetizer or light meal.
Key ingredients
Fresh mussels, butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, white wine (minimal), salt, pepper, sometimes Parmesan cheese.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs or any flour-based topping. Confirm no added sugar in the butter mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag zonder paneermeel of bloem. Kunt u bevestigen dat er geen suiker in het botermengsel zit?
No breadcrumbs or flour topping, please. And please confirm no added sugar in the butter mixture.
Watch out for
Often topped with breadcrumbs or served with bread for dipping.
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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