Zucchini Ripieni di Tonno (Senza Pangrattato)
Tuna Stuffed Zucchini (without breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs or rice in the tuna filling. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Zucchini halves, scooped out and filled with a savory mixture of flaked tuna (often oil-packed), capers, herbs (like oregano or basil), garlic, and sometimes a touch of cheese, then baked until tender and golden. Crucially made without breadcrumbs in the filling.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, canned tuna (in olive oil), capers, olive oil, tomato paste/sauce (small amount), cheese (e.g., Parmesan, mozzarella), garlic, herbs (oregano, basil), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs or rice in the tuna filling. Ensure the tomato sauce used has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per gli Zucchini Ripieni di Tonno, per favore, senza pangrattato o riso nel ripieno. La salsa di pomodoro è senza zuccheri aggiunti?
For the Zucchini Ripieni di Tonno, no breadcrumbs or rice in the filling. Please confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often use breadcrumbs or rice as a binder/filler in the stuffing. Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars. Ensure no starchy sides are served.
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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