Sformato di Spinaci con Formaggio
Baked Spinach and Cheese Flan
Yes, with a tweak: confirm with the kitchen that no flour or starch is used as a thickener or binder in the recipe. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A savory baked flan or soufflé-like dish, prepared with puréed or finely chopped spinach, eggs, heavy cream, and a generous amount of grated Italian cheeses like Parmesan or Pecorino.
Key ingredients
Fresh spinach, eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper, butter (for baking mold).
How to make it keto
Confirm with the kitchen that no flour or starch is used as a thickener or binder in the recipe. Ensure it's prepared with full-fat dairy.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Sformato di Spinaci: Mi conferma che non ci sono farina o amidi come addensante o legante? E viene preparato con latticini interi?
Sformato di Spinaci: Please confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener or binder. Is it prepared with full-fat dairy?
Watch out for
Flour or starch being used as a binder or thickener (though less common in authentic sformato). Occasionally, a pinch of sugar might be added to balance flavors in some restaurant preparations.
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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