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.
33 matching dishes
Moqueca Baiana
Brazilian Fish & Seafood Stew (Bahian Style, with Coconut Milk)
A rich and creamy seafood stew from Bahia, typically featuring fish and/or shrimp cooked with coconut milk, de…
16 net22 total6 fibre70 protein80 fat1000 kcal
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Camarão na Moranga (com Abóbora de Baixo Carboidrato)
Shrimp in Low-Carb Squash (e.g., small Winter Squash or Cauliflower Puree)
Succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with a blend of low-carb squash (or cauliflower puree), c…
16 net22 total6 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
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Caruru de Camarão Low-Carb (Ensopado de Quiabo e Camarão com Azeite de Dendê, sem Farinha)
Keto Shrimp Caruru (Okra and Shrimp Stew with Palm Oil, without Flour)
A quintessential Bahian dish, this keto-friendly Caruru de Camarão features succulent shrimp and tender okra s…
16 net20 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Creme de Palmito Cremoso (Low-Carb)
Creamy Heart of Palm Soup (Low-Carb)
A rich and velvety soup made from pureed hearts of palm, simmered in a creamy broth, usually with heavy cream …
16 net20 total4 fibre12 protein93 fat990 kcal
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Escondidinho de Frango com Purê de Abóbora Cabotiá Keto
Keto Chicken and Kabocha Squash Shepherd's Pie
A delicious layered casserole featuring a creamy and flavorful shredded chicken filling, topped with a velvety…
16 net22 total6 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Estrogonofe de Carne com Cogumelos e Creme (Low-Carb)
Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms and Cream
A rich and creamy Brazilian-style beef stroganoff, featuring tender strips of beef and mushrooms in a decadent…
16 net18 total2 fibre50 protein139 fat1520 kcal
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Galinhada de Frango com Arroz de Palmito (Low-Carb)
Chicken and Heart of Palm 'Rice' Stew (Low-Carb)
A hearty one-pot dish of seasoned chicken pieces, bell peppers, onions, and traditional Brazilian spices, but …
16 net22 total6 fibre48 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Paçoca de Pinhão Low-Carb com Carne Seca
Low-Carb Pine Nut Farofa with Dried Beef
A unique Southern Brazilian dish, typically made with ground pinhão (pine nuts) and dried beef. This keto vers…
16 net22 total6 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Patinho Ensopado com Quiabo e Tomate Rústico (Keto)
Top Round Stew with Okra and Rustic Tomato Sauce (Keto)
Tender cubes of top round beef slow-simmered in a rustic, unsweetened tomato sauce with fresh okra, onions, an…
16 net24 total8 fibre65 protein45 fat770 kcal
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Sardinha Escabeche
Pickled Sardines
A classic cold dish of pickled sardines. Fresh sardines are pan-fried or baked and then marinated in a tangy e…
16 net20 total4 fibre40 protein70 fat750 kcal
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Bacalhau à Lagareiro com Legumes Verdes
Cod Lagareiro Style with Green Vegetables
A classic dish featuring tender salted cod baked in abundant olive oil with garlic cloves and onions, traditio…
17 net26 total9 fibre48 protein56 fat790 kcal
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Bobó de Camarão Keto (Com Purê de Couve-Flor)
Keto Shrimp Bobó (with Cauliflower Puree)
A keto adaptation of the creamy and exotic Brazilian shrimp bobó. Plump shrimp are cooked in a luxurious, frag…
17 net25 total8 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Caruru de Camarão (sem Arroz e Acompanhamentos Carburados)
Okra and Shrimp Stew with Nuts (without Rice or Carb Sides)
A savory Bahian specialty made with okra, shrimp, cashews, peanuts, palm oil (dendê), and coconut milk, creati…
17 net25 total8 fibre40 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Costela Suína Assada com Chutney de Abacaxi Keto e Brócolis
Roasted Pork Ribs with Keto Pineapple Chutney and Broccoli
Slow-roasted pork ribs, succulent and tender, often seasoned with Brazilian herbs and spices. Served with a ke…
17 net25 total8 fibre80 protein85 fat1100 kcal
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Frango Xadrez Low-Carb (com Molho Keto)
Keto Chicken with Peppers and Peanuts
A popular Chinese-Brazilian fusion dish, made keto-friendly. Diced chicken stir-fried with colorful bell peppe…
17 net25 total8 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Guisado de Carne de Sol com Abóbora Cabotiá Assada
Sun-Dried Beef Stew with Roasted Kabocha Squash
A comforting stew made with tender, flavorful sun-dried beef (carne de sol), slowly braised until fork-tender,…
17 net22 total5 fibre53 protein57 fat850 kcal
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Iscas de Fígado na Manteiga com Pimentões e Azeitonas
Sautéed Liver Strips in Butter with Bell Peppers and Olives
Tender strips of beef liver quickly sautéed in butter with colorful bell peppers and savory olives. A flavorfu…
17 net21 total4 fibre42 protein61 fat820 kcal
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Pirarucu de Casaca (Keto, com Couve-Flor e Palmito)
Keto Pirarucu Casaca (with Cauliflower and Hearts of Palm)
A classic Amazonian layered dish, keto-modified to replace traditional starchy components. Flaked Pirarucu fis…
17 net25 total8 fibre70 protein60 fat900 kcal
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Polvo à Lagareiro com Brócolis e Azeite
Octopus Lagareiro Style with Broccoli and Olive Oil
Tender octopus, roasted or grilled, bathed in rich olive oil with roasted garlic and onions. The traditional p…
17 net26 total9 fibre38 protein56 fat770 kcal
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Abará de Couve-Flor com Camarão
Keto Abará (Steamed Cauliflower Patty with Shrimp)
A keto adaptation of the Afro-Brazilian Abará, traditionally made from mashed black-eyed peas. This version us…
18 net25 total7 fibre40 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Carne Seca Desfiada com Purê de Abóbora Cabotiá Low-Carb
Shredded Dried Beef with Low-Carb Kabocha Squash Puree
Classic shredded dried beef (carne seca), slowly rehydrated and cooked until tender, then sautéed with onions …
18 net25 total7 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
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Cozido de Abóbora Cabotiá com Carne Seca e Leite de Coco (Keto)
Keto Cabotiá Squash and Jerked Beef Stew with Coconut Milk
A rich and comforting stew featuring rehydrated shredded jerked beef (carne seca) simmered with chunks of kabo…
18 net25 total7 fibre45 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Quiabo Refogado com Carne Seca Desfiada
Sautéed Okra with Shredded Dried Beef
A flavorful regional dish, combining tender sautéed okra with savory shredded, rehydrated dried beef (carne se…
18 net30 total12 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Escondidinho de Carne Seca com Purê de Abóbora Cabotiá (Keto)
Shredded Dried Beef with Creamy Kabocha Squash Puree (Keto)
A hearty Brazilian casserole featuring a base of savory shredded carne seca (dried beef) layered with a rich a…
19 net25 total6 fibre65 protein60 fat850 kcal
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Escondidinho de Carne Seca Keto (Com Purê de Couve-Flor)
Keto Jerked Beef Shepherd's Pie (with Cauliflower Mash)
A keto-friendly reimagining of Brazil's comforting 'shepherd's pie'. A savory base of shredded, rehydrated, an…
19 net28 total9 fibre80 protein70 fat980 kcal
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Carne de Sol com Purê de Mandioquinha (Low-Carb)
Sun-Dried Beef with Celery Root Mash (Low-Carb)
Tender, flavorful sun-dried beef (carne de sol), traditionally cooked and shredded, often sautéed with onions.…
20 net25 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Jaca Verde Cozida com Carne Seca e Leite de Coco
Green Jackfruit Stew with Dried Beef and Coconut Milk
A unique and traditional dish, especially from the Northeast, featuring green (unripe) jackfruit cooked down w…
20 net30 total10 fibre70 protein70 fat990 kcal
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Linguicinha Grelhada com Jiló e Cebola Caramelizada Keto
Grilled Brazilian Sausage (Chicken/Pork) with Grilled Jilo and Keto Caramelized Onion
Small, flavorful Brazilian sausages (linguicinhas, typically chicken or pork) grilled to perfection, served wi…
20 net25 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Paella de Frutos do Mar (com Arroz de Couve-Flor)
Seafood Paella (with Cauliflower Rice)
A vibrant Brazilian-Spanish seafood dish, made keto-friendly with cauliflower rice. A medley of shrimp, mussel…
20 net35 total15 fibre45 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Carne Seca Desfiada com Abóbora Cabotiá (Low-Carb)
Shredded Dried Beef with Kabocha Squash (Keto)
A classic Northeastern Brazilian dish featuring savory shredded dried beef (carne seca) sautéed with onions an…
21 net28 total7 fibre80 protein60 fat950 kcal
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Filé de Peixe Empanado com Farinha de Castanhas e Purê de Abóbora Cabotiá Low-Carb
Breaded Fish Fillet with Nut Flour and Low-Carb Kabocha Squash Puree
A delicious white fish fillet lightly coated with a gluten-free, low-carb breading made from nut flours and pa…
21 net28 total7 fibre55 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Moqueca de Peixe/Camarão Keto (sem Arroz e Pirão)
Keto Brazilian Fish and/or Shrimp Stew (without Rice or Pirão)
A rich and aromatic stew featuring white fish and/or shrimp cooked in coconut milk, dendê oil (red palm oil), …
22 net30 total8 fibre47 protein95 fat1120 kcal
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Cuscuz Paulista Keto (com Frango e Palmito)
Keto São Paulo-Style 'Couscous' (with Chicken and Heart of Palm)
A savory and decorative Brazilian 'couscous' mold, re-imagined without cornmeal. This keto version uses a base…
30 net40 total10 fibre60 protein60 fat650 kcal