Creme de Palmito Gratinado
Creamy Baked Hearts of Palm Gratin with Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour, cornstarch, or other thickeners are used in the cream sauce, and no added sugar. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender hearts of palm bathed in a rich, creamy sauce made with heavy cream and various cheeses, then baked until golden and bubbly. A comforting and naturally low-carb dish.
Key ingredients
Hearts of palm, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, butter, onion, garlic, salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour, cornstarch, or other thickeners are used in the cream sauce, and no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Creme de Palmito, por favor, sem farinha, amido de milho ou outros espessantes no creme. E sem açúcar adicionado.
For the Creme de Palmito, please confirm the cream sauce has no flour, cornstarch, or other thickeners, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Risk of flour/cornstarch thickeners in the cream sauce. Always confirm ingredients.
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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