Pinzimonio
Raw Vegetable Platter with Olive Oil Dip
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes are included in large quantities. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fresh and simple appetizer of assorted raw seasonal vegetables (such as celery, radishes, fennel, endive, cucumber, small amounts of bell pepper) served with a dipping sauce of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Key ingredients
Assorted raw vegetables (e.g., celery, radishes, fennel, endive, cucumber, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes in moderation, bell pepper strips), extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes are included in large quantities. Request a generous serving of olive oil. Confirm no sugary dressings are offered.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Pinzimonio: per favore, poche carote o patate. Vorrei una dose generosa di olio d'oliva. Conferma che non ci sono salse zuccherate.
For the Pinzimonio: please minimize high-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes. A generous serving of olive oil, please. Confirm no sugary dressings are offered.
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb vegetables like large amounts of carrots, peas, or potatoes. Sugary commercial dressings.
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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