Lignje s Maslinama i Kaparama (Keto-style)
Stewed Squid with Olives and Capers (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: request this dish without polenta, pasta, or potatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Squid stewed in a rich sauce with black olives, capers, garlic, and a hint of white wine and crushed tomatoes. Traditionally served with polenta or potato, but delicious on its own.
Key ingredients
Squid, extra virgin olive oil, black olives, capers, garlic, canned crushed tomatoes (small amount), white wine (alcohol cooked off), parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request this dish without polenta, pasta, or potatoes. Ensure the amount of crushed tomatoes is minimal for flavor, not volume.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim lignje bez palente, tjestenine ili krumpira. I molim s minimalno pasirane rajčice, samo za okus.
Please serve the calamari without polenta, pasta, or potatoes. And please use minimal crushed tomatoes, just for flavor.
Watch out for
Polenta, pasta, or potatoes served as a base or side; excessive use of crushed tomatoes which adds carbs; thickening agents in 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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