Pot-au-feu
Beef Pot-au-feu with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of all traditional root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, turnips). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty French beef stew, traditionally slow-cooked with various cuts of beef and marrow bones in a rich broth. This keto-friendly version is prepared with traditional aromatics and beef, but high-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, turnips) are omitted or replaced with low-carb options like cabbage or green beans.
Key ingredients
Various cuts of beef (e.g., short ribs, brisket, oxtail), marrow bone, beef broth, onion, celery, leek, garlic, herbs (bay leaf, thyme), salt, pepper. Served with mustard and cornichons, and substituted green vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request omission of all traditional root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, turnips). Ask for low-carb vegetable substitutes like cabbage, green beans, or celery if available. Confirm no bread.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Pot-au-feu, pas de pommes de terre, carottes ni navets. Est-il possible d'avoir des légumes pauvres en glucides comme du chou ou des haricots verts ? Et pas de pain.
For the Pot-au-feu, no potatoes, carrots, or turnips, please. Could I have low-carb vegetables like cabbage or green beans instead? And no bread, thank you.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with a variety of root vegetables, most notably potatoes, carrots, and turnips. Bread is also often served with the broth.
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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