Moules Marinières
Mussels in White Wine Broth (No Frites)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sans frites' (without french fries). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh mussels steamed open in a fragrant broth of white wine, butter, shallots, garlic, and fresh herbs (like parsley). Traditionally served with french fries for dipping into the broth, but modified to omit the fries and enjoy the mussels and flavorful broth as a complete main course.
Key ingredients
Fresh mussels, white wine, butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'sans frites' (without french fries). Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans frites, s'il vous plaît. Pouvez-vous confirmer que le bouillon n'a pas de farine ou d'épaississants?
No fries, please. Can you confirm the broth has no flour or thickeners?
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the traditional frites. White wine contributes a small amount of carbs, and shallots/garlic add minimal carbs.
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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