Janjeća glava s povrćem
Lamb Head with Stewed Vegetables (Without Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional, rustic and flavorful dish featuring tender, slow-cooked lamb head. The rich meat is served with naturally stewed low-carb vegetables such as onion, peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes, in a light, savory broth. Potatoes are omitted for a keto approach.
Key ingredients
Lamb head, onion, garlic, green peppers, zucchini, tomatoes (fresh or canned), olive oil, parsley, salt, pepper, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. Ensure the sauce/broth is not thickened with flour.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim janjeću glavu bez krumpira ili drugog škrobnog povrća. Je li juha bez brašna za zgušnjavanje?
Please serve the lamb's head without potatoes or other starchy vegetables. Confirm the broth is not thickened with flour.
Watch out for
Potato or other starchy vegetables, flour-thickened sauce.
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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