Braciole di Maiale

Braciole di Maiale is a flavorful Italian pork roll, tenderly stuffed with a mix of aromatic herbs and cheese, perfect for a satisfying keto lunch. This dish brings a taste of Italy to your table while keeping it low in carbs.

Ingredients

• Pork loin slices - 400 grams
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 50 grams
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine - for securing

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Lay out the pork loin slices on a clean surface and pound them slightly to flatten.
6. Spread a generous amount of the spinach and cheese mixture onto each pork slice, leaving a small border.
7. Roll each slice tightly, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
8. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
9. Sear the pork rolls for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
10. Transfer the seared rolls to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
11. Remove the toothpicks or twine before serving and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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