Berinjela Recheada com Carne Seca e Queijo
Eggplant Stuffed with Dried Beef and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs are used in the stuffing mixture. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Halved eggplants baked until tender, then generously stuffed with seasoned shredded dried beef (carne seca), topped with melted cheese, and baked again.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, carne seca (dried beef), onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomato sauce (unsweetened), mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breadcrumbs are used in the stuffing mixture. Confirm tomato sauce is sugar-free or used very sparingly. Request no starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Berinjela Recheada, por favor, sem farinha de rosca no recheio. O molho de tomate sem açúcar ou em pouca quantidade. E sem acompanhamentos com amido.
For the Berinjela Recheada, please no breadcrumbs in the stuffing. The tomato sauce should be sugar-free or very sparingly used. And no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or other fillers in the stuffing, sugary tomato sauce, sweet seasonings.
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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