Telečja Obara (Veal and Vegetable Ragout, No Potatoes/Thickeners)
Veal and Low-Carb Vegetable Ragout (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes (krompir) or starchy root vegetables like carrots. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Slovenian veal ragout or stew, usually with various vegetables. For keto, it needs to be prepared without potatoes, root vegetables, or flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Veal (e.g., shoulder, neck), olive oil/butter, onions, garlic, celery, zucchini, bell peppers (small amount), tomatoes (small amount), chicken/veal broth, bay leaf, marjoram, salt, pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes (krompir) or starchy root vegetables like carrots. Confirm no flour (moka) or other thickeners in the ragout base. Focus on low-carb vegetables like celery, zucchini, and spinach if available.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Telečjo Obaro prosim brez krompirja in škrobnih korenovk. Je brez moke ali drugih zgoščevalcev v osnovi?
Telečja Obara, please, with no potatoes or starchy root vegetables. Confirm no flour or thickeners in the base.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, flour thickeners, large amounts of tomatoes/bell peppers if used.
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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