Carne Seca Desfiada com Couve Refogada (sem mandioca)
Shredded Dried Beef with Sautéed Collard Greens (no cassava)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no mandioca (cassava) or other starchy accompaniments. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Salted, dried beef (carne seca) is rehydrated, cooked until tender, and then shredded. Typically sautéed with onions and garlic, and expertly paired with garlicky sautéed collard greens, omitting traditional starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Carne seca, onion, garlic, olive oil, collard greens, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no mandioca (cassava) or other starchy accompaniments. Confirm the collard greens are prepared simply with garlic and oil, without any added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Carne Seca Desfiada com Couve Refogada, por favor, sem mandioca ou outros acompanhamentos com amido. Confirmam que a couve é sem açúcar?
Carne Seca Desfiada com Couve Refogada, please no mandioca or other starchy sides. Confirm the collard greens are simple, without added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional high-carb sides like mandioca cozida/frita or pirão. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the collard greens (unlikely but possible).
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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