Vitello con Salsa Verde
Veal with Green Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Tender, pan-seared veal cutlets served with a vibrant and piquant Italian salsa verde, a cold sauce made from fresh parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. This dish is naturally low-carb when served without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlets, fresh parsley, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading on the veal. Confirm no added sugars in the salsa verde or vinegar (unlikely for authentic salsa verde). Request without any starchy sides like potatoes or pasta.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Senza panatura sul vitello, per favore. Mi conferma che non c'è zucchero aggiunto nella salsa verde? E senza patate o pasta.
No breading on the veal, please. Confirm no added sugar in the salsa verde. Serve without potatoes or pasta.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden sugars in processed vinegars (if used) or pre-made sauces. Minimal carbs from capers and garlic.
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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