Zucchine alla Scapece (Senza Farina per Fritto)
Marinated Zucchini (Pan-Fried without Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the zucchini slices are pan-fried without any flour or batter ('senza farina o pastella'). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Neapolitan dish featuring zucchini slices that are pan-fried until tender, then marinated in a tangy mixture of white wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh mint. Naturally keto if fried without flour.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, fresh mint, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the zucchini slices are pan-fried without any flour or batter ('senza farina o pastella'). The marinade is usually keto-friendly, but confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per le Zucchine alla Scapece, potete confermare che sono fritte senza farina o pastella? E che non c'è zucchero aggiunto nella marinatura?
For Zucchine alla Scapece, please confirm they are fried without flour or batter. Also, can you confirm no added sugar in the marinade?
Watch out for
Zucchini slices are frequently lightly floured or battered before frying in restaurants for extra crispness. Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade.
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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