Blitva sa maslinovim uljem
Chard with Olive Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A very popular and healthy side dish in Montenegrin cuisine, featuring blitva (chard) wilted and sautéed with generous amounts of olive oil and garlic. It's often served with potatoes, but this version omits them to be naturally keto.
Key ingredients
Chard, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm it is prepared 'bez krompira' (without potatoes).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Blitva sa maslinovim uljem, da li je pripremljena bez krompira?
For the Blitva sa maslinovim uljem, please confirm it's prepared without potatoes.
Watch out for
Almost always served mixed with boiled potatoes; ensure potatoes are completely omitted. Some restaurants might add a small amount of starchy flour to thicken the greens (rare, but possible).
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.