Froġa tal-Ġbejniet
Goat Cheese Omelette/Frittata
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory Maltese omelette or frittata featuring the distinctive salty and tangy flavour of ġbejniet (Maltese goat cheeselets), often combined with herbs.
Key ingredients
Eggs, ġbejniet (Maltese goat cheeselets), olive oil, parsley, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breadcrumbs are used. Request no sugary sauces or high-carb side dishes. If ġbejniet are fried, ensure plain olive oil/butter is used.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Froġa tal-Ġbejniet, tikkonferma li m'hemmx dqiq jew frak tal-ħobż? Bla zlazi ħelwin jew karboidrati. Jekk moqlija, uża żejt taż-żebbuġa jew butir.
For the Froġa tal-Ġbejniet, confirm no flour or breadcrumbs. No sugary sauces or high-carb sides. If fried, use only olive oil or butter.
Watch out for
Typically very low risk. Only concern would be high-carb sides or hidden ingredients in cheese if not traditional fresh ġbejniet.
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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