Feijoada (Stew Only, No Beans)
Brazilian Black Bean and Meat Stew (Keto Modified, Meats Only)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY CRITICAL: Request the stew with ONLY the meats, omitting the black beans entirely. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
The rich, slow-cooked meat base of Brazil's national dish, focusing on the various cuts of pork and beef, including bacon, smoked sausage, dried beef, and ribs, cooked with aromatics. Crucially modified by omitting the black beans entirely.
Key ingredients
Pork (ribs, bacon, sausage, dried meat), beef (dried meat), garlic, onion, bay leaf, olive oil, spices.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL: Request the stew with ONLY the meats, omitting the black beans entirely. Also, omit rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), and orange slices. Confirm no added sugars in cured meats or seasoning. This will result in a much higher fat, lower carb dish.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Feijoada, por favor, quero apenas as carnes, sem feijão, sem arroz, sem farofa e sem laranja. Podem confirmar que as carnes e temperos não têm açúcar?
Feijoada: Only meats, please. No black beans, rice, farofa, or orange. Confirm no added sugar in cured meats or seasoning.
Watch out for
Black beans (the primary carb source, must be omitted), hidden sugars in sausage/cured meats, carby sides (rice, farofa, orange).
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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