Caille Farcie aux Champignons et Lardons
Quail Stuffed with Mushrooms and Lardons, with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing contains no breadcrumbs, rice, or other high-carb fillers. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Deboned quail, traditionally stuffed with a savory mixture of finely diced mushrooms, smoky lardons (bacon), and herbs. The quail is then roasted or pan-fried until tender, served with its natural pan juices, and accompanied by a side of buttered green vegetables like spinach or green beans.
Key ingredients
Quail, mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini), lardons (smoked bacon), butter, herbs (thyme, parsley), chicken stock, cream, green beans or spinach.
How to make it keto
Ensure the stuffing contains no breadcrumbs, rice, or other high-carb fillers. Confirm no thickeners (flour) are used in the sauce. Request keto-friendly vegetables as a side.
Watch out for
Potential for breadcrumbs or other carb fillers in stuffing. Some recipes might thicken sauce with flour. Mushrooms and green vegetables contribute small amounts of carbs.
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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