Bisteca de Porco com Couve e Ovo Frito
Pork Chop with Collard Greens and Fried Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and popular combination often found in Brazilian cuisine, featuring a pan-fried or grilled pork chop, sautéed collard greens, and a sunny-side-up fried egg.
Key ingredients
Pork chop (bone-in or boneless), olive oil or lard, collard greens, garlic, salt, black pepper, large egg.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the pork chop is not marinated in sugary sauces. Request the collard greens be sautéed simply with garlic and olive oil, without any added sugar or high-carb ingredients. Avoid traditional high-carb sides like rice, beans, or farofa.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, a bisteca sem marinada açucarada. A couve refogada só com alho e azeite, sem açúcar. Sem arroz, feijão ou farofa como acompanhamento.
Please ensure the pork chop isn't marinated in sugary sauces. Sauté the collard greens simply with garlic and olive oil, no sugar. No rice, beans, or farofa.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades for the pork chop. Collard greens might be served with high-carb additions like bacon farofa (ensure bacon is separate or omitted). High-carb sides are typically served.
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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