Brotzeitplatte
Bavarian Cold Cut & Cheese Platter (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no bread, pretzels, or bread rolls. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A traditional Bavarian snack or light meal consisting of an assortment of cold meats (like salami, ham, various sausages), cheeses, pickles, and sometimes liverwurst or Obatzda (cheese spread).
Key ingredients
Various cold cuts (e.g., salami, ham, Lyoner), cheeses (e.g., Emmental, Bergkäse), pickles, mustard, radishes, butter (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no bread, pretzels, or bread rolls. Confirm any accompanying cheese spreads (like Obatzda) don't have hidden carb fillers or excessive beer content. Check pickle ingredients for added sugar. Stick to plain mustard varieties.
Watch out for
Bread/pretzels, sweetened pickles, some processed meats (fillers, sugars), some mustards (sugar), Obatzda (sometimes contains beer or flour).
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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