Carne Seca com Quiabo Refogado e Legumes
Dried Beef with Sautéed Okra and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no pirão (a starchy side), no sugar added to the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Salted, shredded, and rehydrated dried beef (carne seca) stewed with tender okra, tomatoes, and onions, served as a main dish with additional green vegetables on the side, omitting rice and pirão.
Key ingredients
Dried beef (carne seca), okra, onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, olive oil, cilantro, green onions, salt, black pepper, green vegetables (e.g., collard greens, green beans).
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no pirão (a starchy side), no sugar added to the sauce. Ensure no flour or other thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato sauce/stew base, starchy thickeners, high-carb vegetables (like potatoes) if not specified.
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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