Hachis Parmentier de Choux-fleur
Cauliflower-Topped Shepherd's Pie
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm the topping is cauliflower mash, not potato. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting French dish, traditionally made with a layer of minced beef or lamb topped with mashed potatoes. This keto version substitutes the potato topping with a creamy, cheesy cauliflower mash, baked until golden.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, onions, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste (small amount), herbs (thyme, bay leaf), cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm the topping is cauliflower mash, not potato. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the meat base, or if so, only minimal.
Say this to the waiter (French)
C'est bien de la purée de choux-fleur, pas de pommes de terre ? Et la base de viande est-elle liée sans farine, ou très peu ?
Just to confirm, the topping is cauliflower mash, not potato? And is the meat base thickened without flour, or only minimally?
Watch out for
Traditional potato topping is the main issue. Some recipes might include root vegetables (carrots, peas) in the meat base or use flour/starch as a thickener.
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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