Costela Bovina Assada na Lenha
Wood-Fired Beef Ribs with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request only the meat, without any traditional starchy accompaniments like rice, farofa, polenta, or potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Succulent beef ribs, slow-roasted over wood fire for hours until incredibly tender and flavorful. Served simply seasoned with salt and accompanied by keto-friendly green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef ribs (e.g., short ribs or plate ribs), coarse salt, black pepper, olive oil, side of green salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) or steamed vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request only the meat, without any traditional starchy accompaniments like rice, farofa, polenta, or potatoes. Opt for a green salad with olive oil or steamed/grilled low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Costela, por favor, apenas a carne, sem arroz, farofa, polenta ou batatas. Poderia vir com salada verde (com azeite) ou legumes grelhados de baixo carboidrato?
For the Costela, please serve only the meat, without rice, farofa, polenta, or potatoes. Could I have it with a green salad (olive oil) or grilled low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Marinades or rubs might contain sugar, though less common for traditional churrasco-style ribs. Ensure side dishes are keto-appropriate.
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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