Blitva (Keto Modified)
Keto Swiss Chard (with garlic and olive oil)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no potatoes*. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A popular Montenegrin side dish featuring boiled or steamed Swiss chard, generously dressed with olive oil and garlic. Traditionally, it's served alongside boiled potatoes, which are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Swiss chard, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no potatoes*. Ensure it's prepared simply with olive oil and garlic, without any starchy additions.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Blitvu, molim. Obavezno bez krompira. Samo blitva sa maslinovim uljem i belim lukom, bez skrobnih dodataka.
Blitva, please. Crucially, no potatoes. Just blitva with olive oil and garlic, no starchy additions.
Watch out for
Potatoes are almost always served mixed with the chard; specify 'bez krompira' (without potatoes).
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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