Mydia Saganaki
Mussels Saganaki (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cypriot food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh mussels cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and often a splash of ouzo or white wine, topped with crumbled feta cheese and baked in a small 'saganaki' pan.
Key ingredients
Mussels, tomato sauce, garlic, herbs, ouzo or white wine, feta cheese
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Confirm no flour is used for thickening. Request no bread or pita.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για τα Μύδια Σαγανάκι, παρακαλώ χωρίς ζάχαρη στην σάλτσα ντομάτας και όχι αλεύρι για πύκνωση. Χωρίς ψωμί ή πίτα.
For the Mydia Saganaki, please no sugar in the tomato sauce, and no flour for thickening. No bread or pita.
Watch out for
Sugar in tomato sauce, flour for thickening the sauce, served with bread/pita.
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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