Espetinhos de Carne Variada
Assorted Grilled Meat Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: request without farofa (toasted cassava flour), vinaigrette (check for sugar), or pão de alho (garlic bread). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A selection of succulent grilled meat skewers, typically including beef (picanha or alcatra), chicken (breast or thigh), and pork (loin or sausage), seasoned and cooked over an open flame. Served without traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (e.g., top sirloin, rump cap), chicken pieces, pork cuts, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request without farofa (toasted cassava flour), vinaigrette (check for sugar), or pão de alho (garlic bread). Ask for plain grilled vegetables or a simple green salad as a side instead.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero os Espetinhos de Carne Variada sem farofa, pão de alho e vinagrete com açúcar. Poderia vir com legumes grelhados simples ou salada verde?
I'd like the Espetinhos de Carne Variada without farofa, pão de alho, or sugary vinaigrette. Can I have plain grilled vegetables or a green salad as a side?
Watch out for
Marinades might contain sugar or high-carb ingredients. Cross-contamination with high-carb items on the grill. Vinaigrette side can contain sugar.
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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