Côte de Veau
Pan-Seared Veal Chop with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, polenta, or other starchy sides. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A thick, pan-seared veal chop cooked to tender perfection, often finished with a rich mushroom and cream sauce. Accompanied by a selection of seasonal low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Veal chop, mushrooms (e.g., cremini, oyster), heavy cream, butter, shallots, garlic, white wine or brandy, beef stock, asparagus or green beans.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, polenta, or other starchy sides. Ensure the mushroom cream sauce is not thickened with flour (a common restaurant practice). Ask for sautéed green beans, asparagus, or spinach instead.
Watch out for
Sauces sometimes use flour as a thickener or contain hidden sugars. Standard sides are high in carbs. Mushrooms and onions contribute some 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.