Fażola Friska bit-Tewm u t-Tadam
Fresh Green Beans with Garlic and Tomato
Yes, with a tweak: naturally keto, but confirm no added sugar in tomato sauce or any flour used for thickening. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and simple side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, ripe tomatoes, and olive oil. A common and naturally low-carb accompaniment to many Maltese meals.
Key ingredients
Fresh green beans, olive oil, garlic, fresh tomatoes (or canned crushed tomatoes), fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Naturally keto, but confirm no added sugar in tomato sauce or any flour used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Fażola Friska bit-Tewm u t-Tadam, ikkonferma li ma hemmx zokkor miżjud fiz-zalza tat-tadam u ebda dqiq biex jeħxien.
For the Fażola Friska bit-Tewm u t-Tadam, confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce and no flour for thickening.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in canned tomatoes/tomato paste, large quantities of onions, cross-contamination if prepared with starchy items.
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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