Gegrilde Witloof met Gerookt Spek
Grilled Endives with Smoked Bacon
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring fresh Belgian endives (witloof), halved and grilled to perfection, developing a slight char and mellowing their characteristic bitterness. Served with generous crispy smoked bacon lardons, it's a naturally low-carb and satisfying appetizer or side dish.
Key ingredients
Belgian endives (witloof), smoked bacon, olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no added sugar or caramelization agent for the endives. Confirm bacon is plain smoked bacon without added sugars or maple flavoring.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag geen extra suiker of karamelisering voor het witloof. Bevestig dat het spek puur gerookt is, zonder toegevoegde suikers of ahornsmaak.
Please, no added sugar or caramelization for the witloof. Confirm the bacon is plain smoked, without added sugars or maple flavor.
Watch out for
Potential for added sugar if the endives are caramelized. Some bacon brands contain hidden sugars.
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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