Fegato di Vitello alla Griglia con Erbe
Grilled Calf Liver with Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or breadcrumb coating on the liver before grilling or pan-frying. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of tender calf liver, simply grilled and seasoned with fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. A nutrient-dense dish, often served rare to medium-rare.
Key ingredients
Calf liver, olive oil, rosemary, sage, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or breadcrumb coating on the liver before grilling or pan-frying. Request no traditional high-carb sides like polenta or mashed potatoes; ask for sautéed spinach or broccoli instead.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Niente farina o pangrattato sul fegato, per favore. Servitelo con spinaci o broccoli saltati, non polenta o purè di patate.
No flour or breadcrumb coating on the liver, please. Serve with sautéed spinach or broccoli, not polenta or mashed potatoes.
Watch out for
Liver contains some natural glycogen, but is generally low-carb; flour coating if pan-fried; 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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