Brazilian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Brazilian cuisine is a keto paradise, offering an endless supply of high-fat, high-protein meats right to your table.
Top ingredients
Picanha, garlic steak, chicken hearts, linguiça sausage, and fresh leafy greens.
Danger zones
Avoid the cheese bread (pão de queijo), farofa (toasted cassava flour), black bean stews, and fried plantains.
Best for
Carnivores and high-protein keto dieters who want to eat until they are completely full without complex modifications.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Brazilian restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoGourd Mate chimarrão · 0g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstSmall Brazilian Coffee cafezinho · 6g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sem açúcar' (without sugar) before it's poured.
- Ask firstFresh Juice suco natural · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sem açúcar', made with water, from a low-sugar fruit like lime ('limão') or passion fruit ('maracujá').
Skip these
- SkipIced Beach Mate mate gelado · 25g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order chimarrão or água com gás instead.
- SkipGuaraná Soda guaraná · 26g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order guaraná zero (sugar-free) or água com gás instead.
- SkipBrazilian Limeade limonada suíça · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order suco de limão sem açúcar instead.
- SkipFruit Milk Smoothie vitamina · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order cafezinho sem açúcar instead.
- SkipAçaí açaí na tigela · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order cafezinho sem açúcar instead.
- SkipSugarcane Juice caldo de cana · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order água com gás with lime instead.
19 matching dishes
Salada Mista Simples
Simple Mixed Green Salad (Keto Side)
A basic green salad typically featuring lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal
Salada de Palmito
Hearts of Palm Salad
A refreshing salad featuring tender hearts of palm slices, typically mixed with crisp lettuce, sliced onions, …
8 net12 total4 fibre3 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Quiabo Refogado (sem Tomate)
Sautéed Okra with Onion and Garlic (Tomato-Free)
Sautéed okra is a common Brazilian side dish. While often prepared with tomatoes (which are higher in carbs in…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Pirão de Couve-Flor com Caldo de Carne/Peixe
Cauliflower Puree with Beef/Fish Broth (Keto Side)
A keto-friendly version of the classic Brazilian pirão, replacing the traditional cassava flour with pureed ca…
5 net10 total5 fibre10 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Quiabo Refogado com Tomate (sem farinha)
Sautéed Okra with Tomatoes (no flour)
Okra pods sautéed with garlic, onion, and a small amount of fresh tomatoes, seasoned with salt, pepper, and fr…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Salada Mista (com molho de azeite e vinagre)
Mixed Green Salad (with Oil & Vinegar Dressing)
A fresh and crisp mixed green salad, typically featuring lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and thinly sliced onions. Ser…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein25 fat250 kcal
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Arroz de Couve-Flor com Brócolis e Queijo
Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Cheese
A delicious and cheesy low-carb side dish, replacing traditional rice with finely riced cauliflower and tender…
6 net12 total6 fibre18 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Brócolis Gratinado com Queijo e Bacon
Gratin Broccoli with Cheese and Bacon
A popular side dish or light meal in Brazil, featuring steamed broccoli florets baked in a creamy, rich sauce …
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein48 fat550 kcal
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Couve Refogada na Manteiga com Alho
Sautéed Collard Greens with Garlic (Butter/Oil)
Finely shredded collard greens quickly sautéed until tender-crisp with plenty of garlic in butter or olive oil…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Farofa de Couve-Flor com Bacon
Cauliflower 'Farofa' with Bacon
A delicious low-carb rendition of the ubiquitous Brazilian side dish, 'farofa'. Finely riced cauliflower is sa…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein45 fat500 kcal
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Pirão de Couve-Flor (Estilo Keto)
Cauliflower Puree (Keto Pirão Style)
A keto-friendly adaptation of the traditional Brazilian 'pirão,' a savory, creamy side dish. This version uses…
6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Quiabo Refogado com Manteiga e Alho
Sautéed Okra with Butter and Garlic
A classic Brazilian side dish featuring fresh okra sautéed until tender, typically with generous amounts of bu…
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein23 fat250 kcal
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Maionese de Legumes Keto (com Couve-flor e Brócolis)
Keto Vegetable Mayonnaise Salad (with Cauliflower and Broccoli)
A Brazilian classic reimagined for keto. This creamy cold salad uses steamed cauliflower and broccoli florets …
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein45 fat480 kcal
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Pirão de Couve-Flor (com Caldo de Peixe e Coentro)
Cauliflower Pirão (with Fish Broth and Cilantro)
A creamy, savory side dish where riced cauliflower is cooked down with a rich fish broth, garlic, onion, and f…
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein20 fat300 kcal
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Salada Russa Keto (com Vagem e Cenoura Low-Carb)
Keto Russian Salad (with Green Beans & Low-Carb Carrots)
A keto-adapted take on the popular Brazilian version of Olivier salad. This refreshing cold salad uses blanche…
7 net10 total3 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Salada de Legumes Cozidos com Maionese (Keto)
Cooked Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise (Keto)
A keto-friendly twist on the beloved Brazilian mayonnaise salad. This version replaces high-carb potatoes with…
8 net15 total7 fibre8 protein48 fat500 kcal
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Arroz de Couve-Flor com Queijo e Ervas
Cauliflower Rice with Cheese and Herbs
A flavorful and satisfying side dish made from riced cauliflower, sautéed with butter, generously mixed with g…
9 net18 total9 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Couve-Flor à Milanesa Keto com Queijo Parmesão
Keto Breaded Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese
Cauliflower florets lightly coated in a mixture of almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, and seasonings, then …
9 net18 total9 fibre28 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Salada Colorida de Rúcula, Beterraba e Queijo de Cabra com Nozes
Colorful Arugula, Beetroot, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring peppery arugula, thinly sliced roasted beetroot, crumbled tangy goat chees…
10 net15 total5 fibre12 protein40 fat450 kcal