Aginares Avgolemono (Keto)
Artichokes with Egg-Lemon Sauce (No Potatoes/Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, or peas are added. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender artichoke hearts cooked and served in a tangy and creamy egg-lemon (avgolemono) sauce. This keto modification ensures no high-carb vegetables such as potatoes or carrots are added to the dish.
Key ingredients
Artichoke hearts, vegetable broth, eggs, lemon juice, fresh dill, extra virgin olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or peas are added. Confirm the avgolemono sauce is thickened with eggs and lemon, not flour or starch.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τις Αγκινάρες Αυγολέμονο, παρακαλώ χωρίς πατάτες, καρότα ή αρακά. Το αυγολέμονο είναι δεμένο μόνο με αυγά και λεμόνι, όχι με αλεύρι ή άμυλο;
For the Aginares Avgolemono, please no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Is the avgolemono sauce thickened only with eggs and lemon, not flour or starch?
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, or peas are commonly included in traditional 'lathera' versions. Flour used as an avgolemono thickener.
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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