Moules au Vin Blanc et Ail avec Beurre et Fines Herbes (sans pain)
Mussels Steamed in White Wine, Garlic, Butter & Herbs (no bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread or frites. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Canadian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of white wine, garlic, butter, and mixed fresh herbs. A popular and naturally low-carb seafood dish in Canadian brasseries and coastal eateries, particularly in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
Key ingredients
Mussels, dry white wine, garlic, unsalted butter, olive oil, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, shallots, chicken or fish broth, lemon.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread or frites. Confirm no heavy cream or flour as a thickener in the broth.
Watch out for
White wine (minimal carbs, mostly evaporate), hidden thickeners in the broth, bread/frites served alongside, sugary additions to the broth.
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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