Grünkohl mit Würsten
Braised Kale with Sausages
Yes, with a tweak: request no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln) or fried potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and robust Northern German winter dish consisting of slowly braised kale, often cooked with bacon or lard, served with various smoked sausages (e.g., Kohlwurst, Bregenwurst). Potatoes are usually served and must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Kale, bacon or lard, onions, beef or vegetable broth, various smoked pork sausages, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no boiled potatoes (Salzkartoffeln) or fried potatoes. Confirm the braised kale is not sweetened with sugar or apples. Verify sausages do not contain significant fillers like oatmeal or breadcrumbs (less common for these types, but worth checking).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Grünkohl mit Würsten, bitte. Ohne Salzkartoffeln oder Bratkartoffeln. Ist der Grünkohl ungesüßt (ohne Zucker/Äpfel)? Enthalten die Würste Füllstoffe?
Grünkohl with Würsten, please. No Salzkartoffeln or fried potatoes. Is the kale unsweetened (no sugar/apples)? Do the Würsten contain significant fillers?
Watch out for
Braised kale (often cooked with added sugar or apples for sweetness), potato side dishes, fillers in some sausages (e.g., Pinkel sausage traditionally contains oatmeal).
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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