Espetinhos de Carne ou Frango (com Pimentão e Cebola)
Meat or Chicken Skewers (with Bell Pepper and Onion)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm there are no sugary marinades. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Skewers of marinated and grilled chunks of beef or chicken, often interspersed with low-carb vegetables like bell peppers and onions. A popular street food and boteco staple.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks or chicken chunks, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, herbs.
How to make it keto
Confirm there are no sugary marinades. Ask for no high-carb vegetables like cherry tomatoes or potatoes on the skewer.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Os Espetinhos usam marinada com açúcar? Por favor, sem tomate cereja ou batata nos espetos.
Are the Espetinhos made with a sugary marinade? Please, no cherry tomatoes or potatoes on the skewers.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades. Some skewers might include higher-carb vegetables like cherry tomatoes (in large quantities) or even small potato pieces.
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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