Albóndigas
Spanish Meatballs
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Flavorful meatballs, typically a mix of ground beef and pork, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, spices, olive oil, tomato sauce (tomatoes, onion, garlic, seasonings).
If you order it anyway
Request meatballs without breadcrumbs (ask if they use an egg-only binder). Ask for the tomato sauce to be made without added sugar or thickeners. Ensure no bread is served alongside.
If you order it anyway, say this (Spanish)
Las Albóndigas, por favor, sin pan rallado, solo con huevo. La salsa de tomate sin azúcar ni espesantes. Y nada de pan.
Please prepare the Albóndigas without breadcrumbs, using an egg-only binder. The tomato sauce should be without added sugar or thickeners. No bread on the side.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or other starchy binders in the meatballs, sugar and starchy thickeners in the tomato sauce, large quantities of onion in the sauce, often served with bread.
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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