Salsiccia al Finocchietto con Contorno di Verdure Keto
Italian Fennel Sausage with Keto Vegetable Side
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary glazes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Authentic Italian pork sausage seasoned generously with fennel, grilled or pan-fried until browned and juicy, served with a keto-friendly vegetable side such as a fresh green salad or plain blanched greens.
Key ingredients
Pork sausage (with fennel), olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary glazes. Request plain sausage, and specify a keto-friendly vegetable side not on the forbidden list (e.g., simple green salad with oil/vinegar, or plain blanched greens).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
La Salsiccia al Finocchietto, per favore, semplice, senza glasse zuccherate. La vorrei con un'insalata verde semplice con olio e aceto, o verdure bollite.
Salsiccia al Finocchietto, please, plain, no sugary glazes. Serve with a simple green salad with oil and vinegar, or plain blanched greens.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some commercial sausages, high-carb side dishes (polenta, peppers and onions cooked with sugar).
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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