Feijoada de Couve-Flor (Keto-style)
Cauliflower Feijoada (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request cauliflower florets as the base instead of black beans. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly adaptation of Brazil's national dish. Instead of traditional black beans, this version uses cauliflower florets cooked with various cuts of smoked and cured pork (sausage, bacon, ribs) and beef (like carne seca), seasoned with garlic, onion, and bay leaf. Served without rice or farofa.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, smoked pork sausage, bacon, pork ribs, dried beef (carne seca), garlic, onion, bay leaf, olive oil, salt, black pepper, parsley.
How to make it keto
Request cauliflower florets as the base instead of black beans. Confirm no added sugar in cured meats or seasoning blends. Strictly no rice or farofa.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Feijoada de Couve-Flor, quero couve-flor em vez de feijão. Sem açúcar em carnes/temperos. Por favor, sem arroz ou farofa.
Feijoada de Couve-Flor: cauliflower florets instead of beans. No added sugar in meats/seasoning. Strictly no rice or farofa.
Watch out for
Higher onion content, potential hidden sugars or starch thickeners in restaurant-prepared sauces or processed meats.
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.
More on the Brazilian menuAll 1,751 Brazilian dishes ›
