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Grilled Rabbit with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, chips, or bread. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Maltese dishes.
What it is
A traditional Maltese rabbit, seasoned with garlic, herbs (like rosemary and thyme), and grilled to perfection. In a restaurant setting, it's typically served with high-carb sides, which must be substituted for keto compliance.
Key ingredients
Rabbit pieces, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, chips, or bread. Ask for a side of non-starchy vegetables like grilled zucchini, broccoli, or cabbage cooked simply with olive oil and garlic. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Jekk jogħġbok, mingħajr patata, chips, ħobż jew immarinat biz-zokkor. Nista' nieħu qarabagħli, brokkoli jew kaboċċa bil-ħxejjex minflok?
Please, no potatoes, chips, bread, or sugary marinade. Can I have grilled zucchini, broccoli, or cabbage with olive oil and garlic?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades, carby side dishes (potatoes, chips, bread, pasta).
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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