Frittata con Cipolle Caramellate (Keto)
Keto Frittata with Caramelized Onions
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly state NO added sugar for the onions; ensure they are caramelized slowly. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A thick, open-faced Italian omelette made with eggs and slowly 'caramelized' onions (sweetened naturally through long cooking, not added sugar). Can be enriched with cheese.
Key ingredients
Eggs, onions, olive oil, butter, Pecorino or Parmesan cheese (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly state NO added sugar for the onions; ensure they are caramelized slowly. Confirm no starchy fillers or flour are added to the egg mixture. Request no bread or toast on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Frittata, cipolle senza zucchero aggiunto, per favore. Niente farina o amidi nell'uovo e niente pane o toast come contorno.
For the Frittata, no added sugar for the onions, please. Confirm no flour in the egg mixture, and no bread or toast on the side.
Watch out for
Added sugar for 'caramelizing' onions. Excess onion quantity. Served with bread.
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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