Foie Gras Poêlé avec Verdure
Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Mixed Greens
Yes, with a tweak: request no sweet fruit chutneys, jams, or brioche/toast points. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Luxurious pan-seared duck or goose foie gras, typically served quickly to achieve a crisp exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth interior. Instead of sweet accompaniments, it is paired with a simple side of mixed greens dressed lightly with a sugar-free vinaigrette.
Key ingredients
Duck or goose foie gras, salt, pepper, mixed greens, olive oil, vinegar (e.g., red wine, sherry), Dijon mustard.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sweet fruit chutneys, jams, or brioche/toast points. Ensure any accompanying sauce or dressing is sugar-free. Ask for simple, plain greens if offered a complex salad.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Foie Gras, sans chutney, confiture ni brioche/toast sucrés. La sauce ou la vinaigrette est-elle sans sucre, avec de la verdure simple ?
Foie Gras: no sweet chutneys, jams, or brioche/toast. Is any sauce or dressing sugar-free? Serve with plain greens.
Watch out for
Sweet fruit chutneys/jams (very common accompaniment), brioche/toast (standard accompaniment), sugary glazes, hidden sugars in dressings.
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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