Cervelle de Canut (avec Crudités)
Fresh Cheese Dip with Herbs and Shallots (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A traditional Lyonnaise specialty, this 'silk weaver's brain' is a fresh, creamy dip made from fromage blanc (or similar fresh dairy cheese), mixed with finely chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley), shallots, garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. Served as a light and refreshing appetizer with crisp crudités (vegetable sticks) instead of bread.
Key ingredients
Fromage blanc (or quark/cream cheese), chives, parsley, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, crudités (cucumber, celery, radishes, bell peppers).
Optional tweaks
Strictly request no bread, crackers, or sugary accompaniments. Ensure only keto-friendly crudités are served (e.g., no carrots or bell peppers if strictly counting, but generally fine).
Watch out for
Bread/crackers served as accompaniment, potential for added sugar in some preparations, higher-carb vegetables if not specified (e.g., carrots).
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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