Imqarrun bil-Forn bil-Pastard u Ġobon (Keto Modified)
Keto Baked Cauliflower 'Macaroni' with Cheese and Meat
Yes, with a tweak: cauliflower must explicitly replace all pasta. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Maltese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and hearty Maltese casserole, reimagined for keto. Tender cauliflower florets replace traditional macaroni, baked in a rich, savory minced meat and tomato sauce, bound with eggs, and generously topped with a blend of melted cheeses.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, minced beef and/or pork, canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, mozzarella or Edam cheese, fresh parsley, marjoram, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Cauliflower must explicitly replace all pasta. Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce or paste. Restaurant should be advised to minimize onion quantity.
Say this to the waiter (Maltese)
Għall-Imqarrun bil-Forn bil-Pastard u Ġobon: il-pastard irid jieħu post l-għaġin kollu. L-ebda zokkor fis-zalza, u jekk jogħġbok inqas basal.
For Imqarrun bil-Forn bil-Pastard u Ġobon: cauliflower must replace all pasta. No sugar in the sauce, and please minimize onion.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in canned tomatoes or tomato paste, higher carbohydrate content from larger portions of onions and cauliflower.
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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