Vitello Tonnato
Veal with Tuna Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread or side garnishes typically served with it. About 10.5g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced cold roasted veal, typically topped with a creamy, mayonnaise-based sauce flavored with tuna, capers, and anchovies.
Key ingredients
Roasted veal, mayonnaise, canned tuna, capers, anchovies, lemon juice, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request no bread or side garnishes typically served with it. Confirm the tuna sauce is strictly mayo-based with no added sugar or other fillers. Ensure capers are not overly sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Senza pane né guarnizioni, per favore. La salsa tonnata è solo a base di maionese, senza zucchero o addensanti? I capperi non sono zuccherati?
No bread or garnishes, please. Is the tuna sauce just mayo, no sugar or fillers? Are the capers unsweetened?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in industrial mayonnaise or sauce preparations, high-carb additives in capers or lemon dressing, often served with bread or croutons.
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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