Codorna Recheada com Farofa de Castanhas e Ervas (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Quail with Nut and Herb Farofa
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing is truly low-carb (no cassava flour, cornmeal, breadcrumbs, or fruit). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Roasted quail stuffed with a savory, low-carb 'farofa' (toasted flour substitute) made from ground nuts, herbs, and spices, served with no starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Quail, ground nuts (e.g., cashew, almond), bacon, onion, garlic, parsley, chives, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the stuffing is truly low-carb (no cassava flour, cornmeal, breadcrumbs, or fruit). Confirm no sugary glaze on the quail.
Watch out for
Traditional farofa is high-carb. Stuffing could contain carby ingredients (fruits, breadcrumbs). Glazes on quail often have sugar.
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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