Pechenya (Braised Pork or Beef with Keto Vegetables)
Ukrainian Braised Meat with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request no potatoes, sweet potatoes, or other root vegetables (like excessive carrots) that are traditionally part of pechenya. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty slow-braised or roasted dish featuring tender chunks of pork or beef cooked with a rich gravy and low-carb vegetables like cabbage, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Traditionally includes potatoes, which are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or beef stew meat, onions, carrots (minimal), bell peppers, cabbage, mushrooms, garlic, bay leaf, broth, sour cream, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request no potatoes, sweet potatoes, or other root vegetables (like excessive carrots) that are traditionally part of pechenya. Confirm no flour or starch for gravy thickening.
Watch out for
Potatoes/root vegetables, flour/starch in gravy, hidden sugars in tomato paste (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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