Frikadellen mit Gedünstetem Grünen Gemüse
German Meatballs with Steamed Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the Frikadellen to be made without breadcrumbs or with minimal (if using a gluten-free binder), and ensure no flour in any accompanying sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Two large, pan-fried German-style meatballs (Frikadellen), traditionally made with ground beef and/or pork. Served with a side of lightly steamed green vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, or asparagus, often drizzled with butter.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork, egg, onion, spices, cooking oil/butter, broccoli/green beans/asparagus.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the Frikadellen to be made without breadcrumbs or with minimal (if using a gluten-free binder), and ensure no flour in any accompanying sauce. Replace traditional potato or noodle sides with steamed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/fillers in the meatballs, flour/starch in any sauce, high-carb side dishes.
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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