Low Carb Eating in Italian Restaurants

When most people think of Italian food, their minds immediately leap to dishes which are overwhelmingly high in carbohydrate – pasta, pizza, and bread. But there are lots of Italian dishes that are great choices for people who must watch their carbs. In fact, part of the trick to staying low carb in Italian restaurants is, believe it or not, to eat as an Italian person would! Here’s help in making your way through an Italian menu. Buon Appetito!

Photo of antipasto plate by S. Kashkin

Related Resources:

• General Low Carb Restaurant Tips
  
• Low Carb Eating in Chinese Restaurants
  
• Low Carb Eating in Mexican Restaurants
  
• South Beach Diet Dining
  
• Low Carb Pasta Alternatives
  
• About’s Italian Cooking Site

Today’s Recipes for the “Great Grillout" Recipe Exchange:

From Saad Fayed, About’s Guide to Middle Eastern Food: Kofta Kabobs - skewered ground beef with spices - a sophisticated alternative to the usual hot dogs and burgers.

From Fiona Haynes, About’s Guide to Low Fat Cooking: Low Fat Southwestern Burgers These tasty, low fat burgers use extra-lean ground beef combined with mashed black beans to reduce fat content and make moist, flavorful patties. The jalapeno pepper, cumin and cilantro add a nice little kick.