Carne Seca com Purê de Couve-Flor
Dried Beef with Cauliflower Puree
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the puree is made from cauliflower, not pumpkin (abóbora), cassava, or potato. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Shredded, rehydrated dried beef (carne seca) sautéed with onions, garlic, and bell peppers, served alongside a creamy, buttery cauliflower puree. This dish is a keto substitute for the common 'Carne Seca com Abóbora' (dried beef with pumpkin/squash), replacing the high-carb pumpkin with low-carb cauliflower.
Key ingredients
Dried beef (carne seca), cauliflower, butter, heavy cream, onions, garlic, olive oil, bell peppers (optional), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the puree is made from cauliflower, not pumpkin (abóbora), cassava, or potato. Ask for extra butter in the cauliflower puree and ensure no sugar is added to the beef preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Carne Seca com Purê de Couve-Flor: Confirme que o purê é de couve-flor, não de abóbora, aipim ou batata. Por favor, mais manteiga no purê e sem açúcar na carne.
For the Carne Seca com Purê de Couve-Flor: Confirm the puree is cauliflower, not pumpkin, cassava, or potato. Extra butter in the puree, please, and no sugar in the beef.
Watch out for
Traditional versions include high-carb pumpkin/squash. Small amounts of natural carbs from onions and bell peppers. Hidden sugar in some restaurant seasonings for the beef.
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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