Pečena Polenovka s Keto Zelenjavo
Baked Cod with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is not breaded or floured. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A flaky cod fillet, seasoned with herbs and lemon, baked to perfection with a drizzle of olive oil. Served alongside a generous portion of low-carb seasonal vegetables, such as blitva (Swiss chard) with garlic, or steamed broccoli.
Key ingredients
Cod fillet, olive oil, lemon, garlic, fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, rosemary), salt, pepper, blitva (Swiss chard) or broccoli.
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish is not breaded or floured. Confirm that only keto-friendly vegetables are served as a side, explicitly excluding potatoes, rice, or corn. Ask for extra olive oil on the vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Prosim, da Pečena Polenovka ni panirana ali pomokana. Zraven samo keto zelenjava (brez krompirja, riža, koruze) in dodatno olivno olje.
For the Pečena Polenovka, please ensure no breading or flour. Serve with keto vegetables only (no potatoes, rice, corn) and extra olive oil on them.
Watch out for
Breading or flour on the fish, high-carb vegetables served as sides, sauces with hidden sugars or thickeners.
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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