Cordeiro Assado com Aspargos Grelhados
Roast Lamb with Grilled Asparagus and Mint Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender and flavorful roast lamb, typically a leg or shoulder, seasoned with garlic and rosemary. It's accompanied by crisp, grilled asparagus spears and a refreshing mint sauce (usually oil and vinegar-based).
Key ingredients
Lamb cut (leg or shoulder), olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, black pepper, fresh mint, white vinegar or lemon juice, asparagus.
Optional tweaks
Confirm the mint sauce is prepared without any added sugar. Ensure no high-carb side dishes (like potatoes or rice) are served with the lamb. Asparagus should be simply grilled with oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Confirme que o molho de hortelã do Cordeiro não tem açúcar. Sem batatas ou arroz, só os Aspargos grelhados com azeite.
Confirm the mint sauce for the Cordeiro is sugar-free. No potatoes or rice, just the Aspargos simply grilled with oil.
Watch out for
Sugar in the mint sauce, default starchy side dishes often served with roast meats.
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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