Churrasco Misto (Com Acompanhamentos Keto)
Brazilian Mixed Grill with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no farofa (manioc flour), no rice, no french fries, and no pão de alho (garlic bread). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A generous platter of various grilled Brazilian meats, typically including picanha (top sirloin cap), linguiça (pork sausage), frango (chicken), and often other cuts like fraldinha (flank steak). Prepared simply with coarse salt and grilled over open flames. Served with keto-friendly sides such as a green salad or sautéed collard greens, omitting traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (picanha, fraldinha, alcatra), pork sausage, chicken pieces, coarse salt, olive oil, fresh parsley (for garnish), optional chimichurri (verify no sugar). Keto sides: leafy greens, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request no farofa (manioc flour), no rice, no french fries, and no pão de alho (garlic bread). Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing on the side, or sautéed collard greens (couve refogada) as accompanying sides. Confirm any marinades or sauces are sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Churrasco Misto, por favor, sem farofa, arroz, batata frita e pão de alho. Pode vir com uma salada verde com azeite/vinagre à parte ou couve refogada? Confirme que molhos e marinadas não têm açúcar.
For the Churrasco Misto, no farofa, rice, fries, or pão de alho, please. Can I have a green salad with oil/vinegar or couve refogada? Please confirm marinades/sauces are sugar-free.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in sausages, marinades, or store-bought chimichurri. Sugary salad dressings. Some mixed grill platters might include higher-carb vegetables like corn or sweet peppers in large amounts.
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.