Vitello con Capperi e Limone (Senza Farina)
Veal with Capers and Lemon (No Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or breading is used on the veal. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Tender, thin slices of veal (scaloppine) quickly pan-seared and finished in a bright, zesty sauce made with fresh lemon juice, briny capers, and butter. This keto version is prepared without any flour-based breading or thickening.
Key ingredients
Veal scaloppine, fresh lemon juice, capers, butter, extra virgin olive oil, dry white wine (optional), salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or breading is used on the veal. Confirm no starchy sides like pasta or potatoes are served. Request extra virgin olive oil and butter for cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Vitello con Capperi e Limone, niente farina o impanatura sulla carne, per favorire. Senza pasta o patate. Cuocere con olio EVO e burro.
For Vitello con Capperi e Limone, no flour or breading on the veal, please. No pasta or potatoes. Cook with extra virgin olive oil and butter.
Watch out for
Flour or breading on the veal, starchy sides (pasta, potatoes), wine (residual sugar), sauces thickened with starch.
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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