Cardi al Forno con Besciamella Keto e Parmigiano
Baked Cardoons with Keto Béchamel and Parmesan
Yes, with a tweak: request the béchamel sauce to be made without flour (e.g., using heavy cream reduced, perhaps with a small amount of cream cheese or egg yolk for thickening). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Cardoons (a thistle-like vegetable related to artichokes) are par-boiled until tender, then baked in a rich béchamel sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese until golden. This can be made keto by using a flourless béchamel.
Key ingredients
Cardoons, heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the béchamel sauce to be made without flour (e.g., using heavy cream reduced, perhaps with a small amount of cream cheese or egg yolk for thickening). Confirm no other starchy ingredients.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per i Cardi al Forno, per favore, la besciamella deve essere fatta senza farina. Potete confermare che non ci sono altri ingredienti amidacei?
For the Cardi al Forno, please ensure the béchamel is made without flour. Can you confirm no other starchy ingredients are used?
Watch out for
Traditional béchamel sauce is made with a roux (flour and butter), which is high in carbs. Ensure the kitchen uses a keto-friendly, flourless alternative for the béchamel.
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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