| While many people love Italian food, those that are | | | | as do many of the Italian cheeses. Even regular |
| trying to stick to a low-carb diet often shy away from | | | | vegetables can become spectacular dishes when |
| it. no wonder, with many meals centering on large | | | | combined with Italian herbs and seasonings. You can |
| amounts of pasta and bread. However, if you are | | | | easily make up your own low-carb meal by serving a |
| looking for low-carb Italian foods then there are some | | | | large quantity of vegetables with some baked or grilled |
| to be found. Many Italian meals center on fresh | | | | fish. |
| veggies, olive oil, and herbs and are just as delicious as | | | | Soup And Stew |
| pasta and pizza. Here is a look at just some of the | | | | Italian soups and stews are often hearty enough to |
| Italian foods you can try while sticking to your low-carb | | | | eat as a meal on their own, or served alongside a |
| diet. | | | | fresh salad. For low-carb Italian food, look for soups |
| Starters And Appetizers | | | | that are full of fresh vegetables and avoid those that |
| If you are looking for low-carb Italian food, one of the | | | | are laden with pastas. Broccoli soup is one good |
| first places to look for it is in the antipasto course. | | | | option, as is tomato and basil soup. For protein you can |
| Antipasto, Italian for "before the meal" includes | | | | often find soups that include seafood and other meats, |
| numerous starters and appetizers, but many of these | | | | some unusual like rabbit. Beans, chickpeas, and lentils |
| foods could work as a meal on their own. One | | | | can also be good sources of protein, but if you are on |
| example is a tray of Italian cold cuts and cheeses. | | | | a very low-carb diet you will want to avoid these as |
| Many marinated and pickled vegetables are also | | | | well. |
| low-carb. Stuffed tomatoes and peppers, deviled eggs, | | | | Frittatas |
| and salads all work well as low-carb appetizers. Just | | | | If you are looking for a substitute for bread and/or a |
| avoid any antipasto items that involve bread or pasta. | | | | way to use up last night's vegetables, frittatas are the |
| You may also need to pay attention to dips and salad | | | | way to go. Frittatas are an Italian version of the |
| dressings to make sure that they are not high in carbs | | | | omelet, and are often cut into wedges for serving. |
| as well. A simple dressing made of balsamic vinegar | | | | They can be flavored with any number of ingredients, |
| and olive oil is low-carb and delicious. | | | | including vegetables, herbs, and salami or chicken. |
| Salads | | | | Dessert |
| Italian salads are another great low-carb Italian food. | | | | When you are looking for low-carb Italian food, there is |
| You will have to use caution to avoid salads that use | | | | no reason to skip dessert! Fruit is a common choice, |
| pasta and bread, but with some careful planning you | | | | whether baked or served fresh in a salad. The popular |
| can find many delicious alternatives. You can eat Italian | | | | gelato is another low-carb dessert that you can indulge |
| salad as a meal of its own or as a side dish. Consider | | | | in. You will find that many Italian desserts are either |
| fennel and orange salad from Sicily for a unique taste. | | | | naturally low-carb or can be adapted to your new diet. |
| Grilled peppers and olives also make great additions, | | | | |