Abobrinha Gratinada com Queijo
Zucchini Gratin with Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of zucchini baked in a creamy, savory sauce, often with garlic and nutmeg, topped generously with melted cheese (like Parmesan or mozzarella). A popular low-carb alternative to potato gratin, often found in Brazilian self-service restaurants.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, heavy cream, butter, garlic, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the cream sauce. Confirm no breadcrumbs are used for the topping.
Watch out for
Flour thickeners in the cream sauce. Breadcrumbs (though rare for this specific dish).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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