Agnello al Mirtillo (Keto)
Keto Pan-seared Lamb with Keto Blueberry Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the blueberry sauce uses a keto-friendly sweetener and minimal blueberries (for flavor rather than volume). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-seared lamb chops or loin, complemented by a reduced sauce made with a small amount of blueberries, red wine, herbs, and a keto-friendly sweetener. This offers a unique sweet and savory flavor profile without excess carbs.
Key ingredients
Lamb chops/loin, blueberries (small quantity), dry red wine, butter, fresh rosemary/thyme, keto-friendly sweetener, salt, pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure the blueberry sauce uses a keto-friendly sweetener and minimal blueberries (for flavor rather than volume). Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce, and no high-carb sides are served.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per l'Agnello al Mirtillo (Keto): la salsa è con dolcificante keto, pochi mirtilli e senza farina o amidi? Senza contorni ad alto contenuto di carboidrati, per favore.
For the Agnello al Mirtillo (Keto): Confirm the sauce uses keto sweetener, minimal blueberries, and no flour or starch. No high-carb sides, please.
Watch out for
Sugary blueberry sauce, use of flour/starch as thickeners in the 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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