Bollito Misto con Salsa Verde
Mixed Boiled Meats with Green Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables often served with Bollito Misto. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic assortment of slow-boiled meats (beef, veal, sometimes chicken or tongue) served with a vibrant, herbaceous salsa verde.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (brisket, short ribs, tongue), veal, chicken (optional), carrots, celery, onion (for broth). Salsa Verde: parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables often served with Bollito Misto. Ensure salsa verde is made without breadcrumbs (sometimes used as a thickener). Avoid any other sugary sauces like mostarda di frutta.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Bollito Misto, per favore, niente patate o verdure amidacee. La salsa verde deve essere senza pangrattato e niente mostarda di frutta.
For the Bollito Misto, please no potatoes or starchy vegetables. Ensure salsa verde has no breadcrumbs, and no other sugary sauces.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots) served alongside, breadcrumbs in salsa verde, sugary fruit mostarda.
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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