Gigot d'Agneau (Keto Sides)
Roast Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request green vegetables (e.g., grilled asparagus, steamed broccolini, sautéed kale) instead of potatoes (roasted, gratin, or purée) or other root vegetables. 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 seasoned with garlic and rosemary. Usually presented with traditional starchy sides, but easily modified for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Leg of lamb, garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper, butter, green vegetables (e.g., asparagus, broccolini).
How to make it keto
Request green vegetables (e.g., grilled asparagus, steamed broccolini, sautéed kale) instead of potatoes (roasted, gratin, or purée) or other root vegetables. Ensure any accompanying sauce (e.g., jus) is natural and sugar-free, avoiding mint jelly.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Gigot d'Agneau, des légumes verts à la place des pommes de terre, s'il vous plaît. La sauce est-elle naturelle et sans sucre, et sans gelée de menthe ?
For the Gigot d'Agneau, please serve green vegetables instead of potatoes. Also, confirm the sauce is natural, sugar-free, and no mint jelly.
Watch out for
Potatoes in various forms, sugary mint jelly, sweet glazes, root vegetable purées.
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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