Peperoni Ripieni di Tonno e Mozzarella (Senza Riso o Pangrattato)
Bell Peppers Stuffed with Tuna and Mozzarella (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling; ensure tomato sauce is sugar-free. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted bell peppers (red, yellow, or green) hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of flaked tuna in olive oil, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs, and a touch of tomato. Baked until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, canned tuna in olive oil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, small amount of crushed tomatoes (sugar-free), olive oil, fresh basil/parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling; ensure tomato sauce is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per i Peperoni Ripieni, può confermare che il ripieno non contiene riso né pangrattato e il sugo di pomodoro è senza zucchero?
For the Peperoni Ripieni, please confirm no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling and the tomato sauce is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Rice or breadcrumbs in the filling, hidden sugars in tomato sauce, large quantities of onion/garlic.
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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