Baccalà al Pomodoro e Olive (Senza Patate)
Cod with Tomato and Olives (Without Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the dish is prepared and served completely without potatoes, which are a common accompaniment. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flaky, salted cod (baccalà), rehydrated and then gently simmered in a light tomato sauce with briny black olives, garlic, and fresh herbs. A flavorful and hearty fish dish, served without traditional potatoes.
Key ingredients
Rehydrated baccalà (salted cod), crushed tomatoes, black olives, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the dish is prepared and served completely without potatoes, which are a common accompaniment. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce (ask for 'pomodoro senza zucchero').
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Baccalà al Pomodoro e Olive senza patate, per favore. Mi conferma che il pomodoro non ha zucchero aggiunto?
I'd like the Baccalà al Pomodoro e Olive without potatoes. Please confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Carbs from tomatoes (moderate, depending on portion size). Olives, garlic, and herbs contribute minimal carbs. Hidden sugars in commercial tomato sauces are a significant risk.
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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