Zöldbabfőzelék (Cukormentes, Liszt Nélkül)
Green Bean Stew (Sugar-Free, Flour-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Hungarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Hungarian 'főzelék' (vegetable stew) featuring tender green beans simmered in a creamy, dill-flavored sauce. For a keto diet, this dish is prepared strictly without flour-based thickening and with no added sugar, which can sometimes be used to sweeten the stew.
Key ingredients
Green beans, sour cream, fresh dill, onion, garlic, oil or lard, paprika, vinegar (optional), salt, pepper. Can be topped with bacon bits.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. Ensure no sugar is added. Request extra sour cream or bacon bits if available.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
A Zöldbabfőzelék liszt- és keményítőmentes legyen, és ne legyen benne hozzáadott cukor. Ha van, kérek mellé plusz tejfölt vagy szalonnapörköltet.
For the Zöldbabfőzelék, no flour/starch for thickening, and no added sugar. Extra sour cream or bacon bits, please, if available.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners. Added sugar. Green beans have moderate carbs, so portion control is important.
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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