Carciofi Ripieni (Ripieno di Carne e Formaggio, Senza Pangrattato)
Stuffed Artichokes (Meat & Cheese Filling, No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breadcrumbs in the filling. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole artichoke hearts, steamed until tender, then generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (typically pork or beef), Pecorino or Parmigiano cheese, eggs, herbs, and seasonings, baked until golden. A hearty and flavorful appetizer or main course.
Key ingredients
Artichokes, ground beef/pork, Pecorino/Parmigiano cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no breadcrumbs in the filling. Confirm no other starchy fillers. Ensure no sugary tomato sauce is used if served with one.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per i Carciofi Ripieni, senza pangrattato o altri ripieni amidacei. Se c'è salsa di pomodoro, che sia senza zuccheri aggiunti.
For the Carciofi Ripieni, no breadcrumbs or starchy fillers in the filling, please. And if there's tomato sauce, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or other starchy fillers in the stuffing, sugary tomato 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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