Ricotta Fresca con Olio d'Oliva e Pepe Nero
Fresh Ricotta with Olive Oil and Black Pepper
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A simple and elegant antipasto showcasing the quality of fresh, creamy ricotta cheese. Served unbaked and unadulterated, drizzled generously with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with freshly cracked black pepper. A naturally keto, refreshing starter.
Key ingredients
Fresh full-fat ricotta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no honey, fruit jams, or other sweeteners are added. Confirm it is served without bread or crostini.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Ricotta Fresca, per favore senza miele, marmellate o altri dolcificanti. Servire senza pane o crostini.
For the Ricotta Fresca, please ensure no honey, jams, or other sweeteners. Serve without bread or crostini.
Watch out for
Often served with honey, fruit compotes, or alongside bread/crackers in a restaurant setting. Ricotta itself has natural lactose carbs.
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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