Abobrinha Recheada com Carne Moída e Queijo
Zucchini Stuffed with Ground Beef and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hollowed-out zucchini halves generously filled with a flavorful mixture of seasoned ground beef, often with onions, garlic, and tomatoes, then topped with melted cheese and baked until tender. A wholesome and satisfying naturally low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, ground beef, olive oil, onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, salt, black pepper, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breadcrumbs or rice are mixed into the ground beef filling. Confirm no sugary tomato sauce is used in the filling.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Abobrinha Recheada, por favor, sem farinha de rosca ou arroz no recheio de carne. Pode confirmar que o recheio não leva molho de tomate com açúcar?
For the Abobrinha Recheada, please no breadcrumbs or rice in the meat filling. Can you confirm the filling has no sugary tomato sauce?
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or rice mixed into the filling. Sugary tomato sauce. Some restaurants might use fillers in ground beef.
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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