Fettina di Vitello con Burro e Salvia
Veal Cutlet with Butter and Sage
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A thinly pounded veal cutlet, pan-fried to perfection in generous butter with fresh sage. A simple yet flavorful preparation that is naturally low in carbs and very tender.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, butter, fresh sage, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used for dredging or thickening any accompanying sauce. Confirm only butter and sage are used, without any sweet wines or other high-carb additions.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Fettina di Vitello, per favore, senza farina, vini dolci o aggiunte ricche di carboidrati. Solo burro e salvia, grazie.
For the Fettina di Vitello, please ensure no flour, sweet wines, or high-carb additions are used. Only butter and sage, thank you.
Watch out for
Hidden flour used for dredging or in a sauce. Sweet wines sometimes used in pan sauces. Always confirm the simplicity of the preparation.
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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