Bollito di Lingua con Olio d'Oliva e Limone (Senza Salsa Verde o Contorni Carboidrati)
Boiled Beef Tongue with Olive Oil and Lemon (No Salsa Verde or Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request plain boiled tongue, without any sauces like salsa verde (which can contain bread, capers, herbs, potentially high-carb ingredients depending on preparation). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Tender, thinly sliced boiled beef tongue, served simply with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a wedge of fresh lemon. (Traditionally served with salsa verde, but omitted due to potential carb risks).
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, water, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt. Olive oil, lemon wedge for serving.
How to make it keto
Request plain boiled tongue, without any sauces like salsa verde (which can contain bread, capers, herbs, potentially high-carb ingredients depending on preparation). Ensure no high-carb accompaniments like potatoes or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Bollito di Lingua, per favore, semplice con solo olio d'oliva e limone. Senza salsa verde, patate o pane.
For the Bollito di Lingua, please serve it plain with just olive oil and lemon. No salsa verde, potatoes, or bread.
Watch out for
Traditional salsa verde often contains bread or other carb fillers; potential for high-carb accompaniments like potatoes or bread.
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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