Cozido de Carnes com Legumes Low Carb
Hearty Meat and Low-Carb Vegetable Stew
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request omission of potatoes, carrots, corn, and chickpeas. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A substantial and warming stew, traditionally featuring a variety of boiled meats (beef, pork ribs, sausages) and low-carb vegetables like cabbage, chayote, and green beans. Modified to exclude high-carb components such as potatoes, carrots, and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (e.g., brisket, ribs), pork ribs, smoked sausage, bacon, cabbage, chayote, green beans, bell peppers, onion, garlic, bay leaf, olive oil, broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request omission of potatoes, carrots, corn, and chickpeas. Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No cozido, por favor, sem batata, cenoura, milho e grão de bico. E podem confirmar que não usam farinha ou amido para engrossar?
For the cozido, please omit potatoes, carrots, corn, and chickpeas. Also, confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening.
Watch out for
Vegetables like bell peppers and onions contribute carbs. Some broth bases might contain sugar. Small amounts of carrot might be present for flavor, increasing carb count slightly.
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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