Gigot d'Agneau, Croûte Ail et Herbes, Haricots Verts Amandine
Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic-Herb Crust and Green Beans Amandine
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A tender and flavorful roast leg of lamb, often prepared with a fragrant garlic and herb crust. Typically served with potatoes, but easily swapped for a keto-friendly side like green beans amandine (sautéed with butter and slivered almonds).
Key ingredients
Leg of lamb, garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, pepper. Served with green beans, butter, slivered almonds.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or other starchy sides. Ask for green beans amandine or another suitable low-carb vegetable side cooked in butter or oil. Ensure any crust on the lamb is not breadcrumb-based.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Gigot d'Agneau, pas de pommes de terre ni d'accompagnement féculent. Pourrais-je avoir des haricots verts amandine ou un autre légume cuit au beurre ou à l'huile ? La croûte est-elle sans chapelure ?
For the Gigot d'Agneau, no potatoes or starchy sides. Green beans amandine or another low-carb vegetable in butter/oil? Is the crust breadcrumb-free?
Watch out for
Starchy sides (potatoes) are standard. Potential for flour-thickened gravies (ask for simple 'jus' without thickener). Some marinades or glaze might contain sugar.
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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