Mâncare de Fasole Verde cu Carne (Keto)
Pork/Beef Stew with Green Beans (No Flour/Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used as a thickener; confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Romanian stew made with tender green beans and pieces of pork or beef in a rich tomato-based sauce, modified to be keto-friendly by omitting high-carb thickeners and sugars.
Key ingredients
Pork or beef (shoulder/leg), green beans, tomato paste, onions, garlic, fresh dill, oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used as a thickener; confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Request a side of sour cream.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog fără făină ca agent de îngroșare și fără zahăr adăugat în sosul de roșii. Aș dori o porție de smântână alături.
Please ensure no flour thickener and no added sugar in the tomato sauce. I'd like a side of sour cream.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce, flour as a thickener, portion size of high-carb vegetables if not specified (though green beans are relatively low).
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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