Carré d'Agneau Rôti
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Asparagus
Yes, with a tweak: omit all potato-based sides, rice, or bread. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A succulent roasted rack of lamb, often herb-crusted and cooked to perfection, offering tender meat and a flavorful crust. Traditionally served with potato gratins or other starchy sides, which must be replaced with keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Rack of lamb, olive oil, garlic, herbs (rosemary, thyme), salt, pepper, asparagus, butter.
How to make it keto
Omit all potato-based sides, rice, or bread. Request a simple green vegetable side like roasted asparagus, sautéed spinach, or green beans prepared with butter or olive oil. Confirm no sugar in any accompanying sauce (e.g., mint jelly).
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Carré d'agneau rôti, sans purée ni accompagnement féculent, s'il vous plaît. Pourrais-je avoir des haricots verts ou des épinards au beurre ? Y a-t-il une glaçure sucrée sur l'agneau ?
Carré d'agneau rôti: no potato purée or starchy sides. Could I have green beans or spinach in butter? Any sweet glaze on the lamb?
Watch out for
Potential for sugary glazes or mint jelly. Traditional starchy root vegetables or gratins must be explicitly excluded.
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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