Zelena Jagnjetina (Keto)
Green Lamb Stew with Herbs (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to ensure no flour or other starches are used to thicken the stew. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and aromatic lamb stew, deeply infused with a generous amount of fresh green herbs such as parsley, mint, and rosemary. The 'green' aspect comes from the vibrant herbs and sometimes includes green vegetables like spinach or chard, making it uniquely flavorful.
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat (shoulder, leg), fresh parsley, fresh mint, fresh rosemary, garlic, onion (minimal, for flavor base), lamb broth, olive oil, spinach or chard (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to ensure no flour or other starches are used to thicken the stew. Request it be served without any high-carb accompaniments like potatoes, polenta, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pri Zeleni Jagnjetini prosim, da obara ni zgoščena z moko ali drugimi škrobi. Postrezite brez visokoogljičnohidratnih prilog, kot so krompir, polenta ali kruh.
For Zelena Jagnjetina, ensure the stew is not thickened with flour or other starches. Serve without high-carb sides like potatoes, polenta, or bread.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch thickeners, hidden sugars in the broth or sauce, high-carb side dishes being served by default.
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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