Pepata di Cozze
Peppered Mussels
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no bread is served with the dish. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh mussels steamed in a simple broth of olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and white wine. It's a flavorful and naturally low-carb dish, typically served without bread.
Key ingredients
Fresh mussels, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, white wine, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no bread is served with the dish. Ensure no flour is used to thicken the broth. A restaurant may offer it with a side of bread by default.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Pepata di Cozze: senza pane, per favore. Conferma che il brodo non è addensato con farina.
For the Pepata di Cozze: no bread, please. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the broth.
Watch out for
Serving with bread for dipping, use of sugary white wine, or flour thickeners (rare but possible).
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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