Fiori di Zucca (Senza Pastella)
Unbattered Zucchini Flowers (Baked or Pan-Fried)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the flowers to be prepared without any batter (senza pastella) and without breadcrumbs (senza pangrattato) if stuffed. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Delicate zucchini flowers, which may be lightly stuffed with ricotta or mozzarella and herbs, prepared without the traditional flour batter. They are either baked or gently pan-fried in olive oil.
Key ingredients
Zucchini flowers, ricotta or mozzarella cheese (if stuffed), fresh basil or mint, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the flowers to be prepared without any batter (senza pastella) and without breadcrumbs (senza pangrattato) if stuffed. They should be baked or pan-fried only.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
I Fiori di Zucca, per favore. Senza pastella e senza pangrattato, se ripieni. Solo cotti al forno o in padella.
Fiori di Zucca, please. Senza pastella e senza pangrattato. Solo al forno o in padella.
Watch out for
Traditional flour batter, breadcrumbs in stuffing, sugary sauces.
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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