Faraona alla Ghiotta (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Guinea Fowl with Olives and Herbs (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no carb-heavy sides (potatoes, polenta, bread). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful preparation of guinea fowl, slow-cooked or roasted with a savory sauce of black olives, capers, garlic, white wine, and aromatic herbs. The meat is tender and rich with Mediterranean flavors.
Key ingredients
Guinea fowl portions, olive oil, garlic, black olives (e.g., Taggiasca), capers, white wine, rosemary, sage, bay leaf, pinch of red pepper flakes, chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Request no carb-heavy sides (potatoes, polenta, bread). Ensure no flour is used for thickening the sauce. Confirm broth contains no added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Faraona alla Ghiotta, niente contorni carboidrati (patate, polenta, pane). Niente farina per addensare il sugo e brodo senza zuccheri aggiunti.
For the Faraona alla Ghiotta, no carb sides (potatoes, polenta, bread). No flour for thickening the sauce, and no added sugars in the broth.
Watch out for
White wine has residual sugars. Some olives can contain higher carbs from processing. Watch for added sugars in broth or glaze.
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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