Carnes da Feijoada com Couve e Bacon
Feijoada Meats with Collard Greens and Bacon
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no black beans, rice, or farofa. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
This dish focuses on the rich, slow-cooked meats typical of a Brazilian feijoada, including various cuts of smoked and salted pork (ribs, dried meat, sausage) and beef, simmered with garlic, onion, and bay leaf. Served with sautéed collard greens and crispy bacon, strictly omitting the traditional black beans, rice, and farofa.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, dried beef (carne seca), smoked sausage (paio, linguiça), bacon, garlic, onions, bay leaf, olive oil. Side: sautéed collard greens.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no black beans, rice, or farofa. Confirm no added sugar in the meat preparation. Ask for extra collard greens.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem feijão preto, arroz ou farofa. Confirme que não há açúcar na carne. E quero couve extra.
Absolutely no black beans, rice, or farofa. Confirm no added sugar in the meat. Can I have extra collard greens?
Watch out for
Black beans are the defining carb of feijoada and must be entirely omitted. Rice and farofa are standard sides. Some recipes may use a minimal amount of orange juice or sugar for flavor balance.
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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