Chiftele Marinate (Keto, Fără Pesmet)
Marinated Meatballs (Keto, No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs are prepared without breadcrumbs or any grain-based fillers. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful pan-fried meatballs made from a blend of ground pork and beef, seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and onion (without breadcrumbs), served in a tangy, slow-cooked tomato and red wine vinegar marinade, free from added sugars or flour.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, olive oil, canned crushed tomatoes (sugar-free), red wine vinegar, bay leaf, dried thyme.
How to make it keto
Ensure meatballs are prepared without breadcrumbs or any grain-based fillers. The tomato marinade must be made without added sugar or flour for thickening. Served without starchy sides like mashed potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Chiftele Marinate, fără pesmet sau cereale, vă rog. Marinada de roșii să fie fără zahăr sau făină. Fără garnituri cu amidon (cartofi, orez).
For Chiftele Marinate, confirm no breadcrumbs or grain fillers. Marinade must be sugar-free, flour-free. No starchy sides (potatoes, rice).
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in canned tomato products; flour or starch used for thickening the marinade; breadcrumbs in the meatballs if not specified keto.
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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