Bife à Rolê de Frango (recheado com Queijo e Vegetais)
Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Cheese and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starchy fillers (like breadcrumbs or rice) in the roulade. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken breast cutlets rolled and stuffed with a savory filling of cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cream cheese) and non-starchy vegetables (e.g., spinach, bell peppers). Pan-seared or baked, often served in a light, keto-friendly tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast fillets, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, spinach, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste (unsweetened), chicken broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no starchy fillers (like breadcrumbs or rice) in the roulade. Confirm the sauce is free of added sugar or flour-based thickeners. Request a side of green vegetables instead of mashed potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, confirme que o molho de tomate não tem açúcar. Sem arroz, massa ou outros acompanhamentos com amido, e sem farinha de rosca no recheio.
Please confirm the tomato sauce is sugar-free. No rice, pasta, or starchy sides, and no breadcrumbs in the stuffing.
Watch out for
Starchy fillings in the roulade, hidden sugars or thickeners in the sauce, starchy sides.
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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