Carneiro no Buraco (Cordeiro Lento Cozido com Legumes Keto)
Lamb in a Pit (Slow-Cooked Lamb with Keto Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request only keto vegetables on the side (e.g., green beans, zucchini, cauliflower) and *no* potatoes, cassava, or corn. About 4.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish from Paraná, where a whole lamb is slow-cooked for hours in an underground pit (or modern oven simulation), resulting in incredibly tender meat. Served with keto-friendly vegetables instead of root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (various cuts), garlic, onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, white wine (small amount, mostly evaporates), olive oil, salt, pepper, green beans, zucchini, cauliflower.
How to make it keto
Request only keto vegetables on the side (e.g., green beans, zucchini, cauliflower) and *no* potatoes, cassava, or corn. Confirm no sugar in marinade/rub.
Watch out for
Traditional accompaniment of starchy root vegetables. Some marinades might contain sugar. Restaurant might thicken sauce with flour or cornstarch.
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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