Sipe na Žaru s Keto Zelenjavo
Grilled Cuttlefish with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading or flour. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
Fresh cuttlefish, grilled simply with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. A popular seafood dish along the Slovenian coast, naturally low in carbs and high in protein. Best served with a side of non-starchy grilled vegetables instead of traditional potato or polenta.
Key ingredients
Cuttlefish, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon, salt, pepper. Keto vegetables (e.g., blitva, zucchini, eggplant).
How to make it keto
Ensure no breading or flour. Specify grilled with olive oil and herbs. Request a side of blitva (Swiss chard) or grilled non-starchy vegetables instead of potatoes, polenta, or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Prosim, brez panade ali moke. Pečeno na žaru z oljčnim oljem in zelišči. Lahko dobim blitvo ali žar zelenjavo brez škroba namesto krompirja, polente ali riža?
No breading or flour, please. Grilled with olive oil and herbs. Can I have blitva or grilled non-starchy vegetables instead of potatoes, polenta, or rice?
Watch out for
Served with high-carb sides (potatoes, polenta, rice), breading, flour-thickened sauces, sugary marinades.
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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