Mejillones a la Marinera (Keto Modified)
Mussels in White Wine & Tomato Sauce (Keto Modified, No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh mussels steamed in a savory sauce typically made with white wine, garlic, onion, and a touch of crushed tomatoes. Modifications are critical to ensure no flour-based thickeners or added sugars, and it must be served without bread.
Key ingredients
Mussels, white wine, olive oil, garlic, onion, crushed tomatoes, parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. Ask if any sugar is added to the tomato base and request its omission. Be mindful of higher quantities of onion/tomato.
Watch out for
Bread served alongside, flour/cornstarch thickeners in sauce, added sugar in tomato sauce, high quantity of onion/tomato.
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.