Cipolle Ripiene di Carne e Formaggio (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Onions with Meat and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: confirm absolutely no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Sweet onions hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of ground meat (pork/beef), cheese (Parmesan/Pecorino), herbs, and spices, then baked. Crucially, no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the filling, making it a hearty and flavorful keto main.
Key ingredients
Large onions, ground pork and/or beef, Parmesan/Pecorino cheese, egg, fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper. Optional: unsweetened tomato paste or diced tomatoes for a light sauce.
How to make it keto
Confirm absolutely no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling. If a tomato sauce is used, ensure no added sugar. Request extra olive oil and cheese if desired for fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Vorrei la conferma che il ripieno non abbia riso o pangrattato e la salsa di pomodoro non abbia zuccheri aggiunti. Posso avere olio d'oliva e formaggio extra?
Please confirm no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling, and no added sugar in the tomato sauce. May I have extra olive oil and cheese?
Watch out for
Onions themselves contribute carbs; hidden sugars in tomato sauce if not specified; restaurants might use breadcrumbs by default in the filling.
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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