Pechenya (Keto, No Potatoes)
Ukrainian Roast Meat Stew (Keto, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables (e.g., parsnips, rutabaga). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Ukrainian stew featuring slow-roasted or braised chunks of pork or beef with onions, carrots, and sometimes mushrooms, cooked in a savory broth. Modified to exclude potatoes and other starchy root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder (or beef), onions, mushrooms, carrots (small amount), bell peppers, beef broth, tomato paste (small amount), lard or oil, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables (e.g., parsnips, rutabaga). Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes, other root vegetables, flour thickeners, added sugar in sauce/tomato paste.
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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