Piccione alla Griglia con Erbe Aromatiche
Grilled Pigeon with Aromatic Herbs and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no high-carb marinades or sauces; specify low-carb vegetable sides instead of potatoes or polenta. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Whole or half grilled pigeon, marinated and seasoned with fresh Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage. Cooked until tender and juicy, served with a simple drizzle of olive oil and a side of low-carb grilled vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole pigeon, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, salt, pepper. Served with grilled zucchini or broccoli rabe.
How to make it keto
Request no high-carb marinades or sauces; specify low-carb vegetable sides instead of potatoes or polenta.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Piccione, senza marinate o salse ricche di carboidrati. Solo contorni di verdure keto, senza patate o polenta.
For the Piccione, no high-carb marinades or sauces, please. Only low-carb vegetable sides, no potatoes or polenta.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, non-keto side dishes, flour-based 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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