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Hard-Boiled Eggs with Ghent Mustard Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
A simple but classic Belgian appetizer or light meal: hard-boiled eggs served with a creamy, pungent sauce made from traditional Ghent mustard, often enriched with mayonnaise or cream.
Key ingredients
Eggs, Ghent mustard, mayonnaise, heavy cream (optional), chives, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Verify that the mustard sauce is truly mayo/cream-based and not thickened with flour or containing added sugar beyond what's naturally in the mustard. Avoid any accompanying bread.
Watch out for
Some commercial mustards contain added sugar. Sauces in restaurants can sometimes have hidden thickeners like flour or cornstarch. Avoid bread as a side.
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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