Escabèche de Sardines (Sans Pain)
Marinated Sardines (Served without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, toast, or croutons as accompaniment. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines lightly fried and then marinated in a vibrant mixture of olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and aromatics like thinly sliced onions and bell peppers. Naturally keto-friendly, provided it's served without bread or croutons.
Key ingredients
Sardines, olive oil, white wine vinegar, onions, bell peppers, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, toast, or croutons as accompaniment. Confirm no added sugar in the marinade (unlikely for savory escabèche, but possible).
Watch out for
Traditionally served with bread. Minimal natural carbs from vegetables in the marinade. Watch for hidden sugars in non-traditional recipes.
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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