Bacalhau Grelhado com Legumes (sem batata)
Grilled Cod with Vegetables (no potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (batatas), which are a common accompaniment. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled salted codfish, a Portuguese culinary staple embraced by Brazil, served with sautéed low-carb vegetables (like bell peppers, onions, zucchini) instead of traditional potatoes.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, garlic, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, green olives, parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (batatas), which are a common accompaniment. Confirm vegetables are primarily low-carb and not heavily sweetened or prepared with high-carb sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bacalhau Grelhado com Legumes, por favor, sem batatas. Os legumes são de baixo carboidrato, sem molhos doces ou com muito carboidrato?
For the Bacalhau Grelhado com Legumes, please ensure no potatoes. Are the vegetables low-carb, without sweet or high-carb sauces?
Watch out for
Potatoes are the main carb risk. Some preparations might use flour for thickening sauces. Vegetables could be higher carb depending on the mix (e.g., carrots, peas).
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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