Confit de Canard
Duck Confit with Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A classic Gascon dish featuring duck leg and thigh, slow-cooked and preserved in its own fat until tender, then pan-seared to crisp the skin. Served with buttered green beans instead of the traditional potato side (pommes de terre sarladaises).
Key ingredients
Duck leg and thigh, duck fat, salt, garlic, thyme, green beans, butter.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes. Ask for a side of buttered green beans, asparagus, or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing (no croutons, no sugar in dressing).
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans pommes de terre, s'il vous plaît. Je prendrais des haricots verts au beurre, des asperges, ou une salade verte simple avec vinaigrette huile et vinaigre, sans croûtons ni sucre.
No potatoes, please. I'd like a side of buttered green beans, asparagus, or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar, no croutons or sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes are the main traditional carb side. Ensure no sweet glazes on the duck.
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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