Olive e Pomodori Secchi (Senza Pane)
Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread or crackers are served alongside. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A simple yet satisfying Italian antipasto featuring a generous mix of various cured olives and rich, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, often seasoned with fresh herbs like oregano or basil and garlic. Naturally keto, but traditionally served with bread.
Key ingredients
Mixed olives (e.g., Kalamata, Gaeta, Cerignola), sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs (oregano, basil), red pepper flakes (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread or crackers are served alongside. Verify that the sun-dried tomatoes are not sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per Olive e Pomodori Secchi, per favore, senza pane o cracker. I pomodori secchi sono senza zuccheri aggiunti?
For the Olive e Pomodori Secchi, please no bread or crackers. Are the sun-dried tomatoes unsweetened?
Watch out for
Some commercial sun-dried tomatoes can be rehydrated or packed in sugary solutions. Always check. The dish is almost always served with bread, which must be omitted.
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.
More on the Italian menuAll 459 Italian dishes ›
