Carne Seca com Abóbora (Keto)
Keto Dried Beef with Butternut Squash
Yes, with a tweak: request a small portion of squash relative to the beef. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Northeastern Brazilian dish featuring savory 'carne seca' (cured, dried beef) that is rehydrated, shredded, and then cooked with soft, sweet butternut squash (abóbora). For a keto version, the focus is on a generous portion of beef with a moderate, controlled amount of squash, ensuring no rice or other high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Carne seca (dried beef), butternut squash, onions, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request a small portion of squash relative to the beef. Crucially, no rice ('sem arroz') or other starchy sides. Confirm no added sugar during the cooking process, as squash can be naturally sweet.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Carne Seca com Abóbora, por favor, pouca abóbora e sem arroz ou acompanhamentos com amido. Pode confirmar que não tem açúcar adicionado?
For the Carne Seca com Abóbora, small squash, no rice or starchy sides. Confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Butternut squash, while lower in carbs than potatoes/rice, still contains sugars. Excessive portion sizes of squash can increase carb count. Hidden sugars in seasoning or if served with other sweet elements.
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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