Frigideira de Ovos com Linguiça e Queijo
Skillet Eggs with Sausage and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A rustic and satisfying skillet dish featuring eggs cooked with sliced Brazilian sausage (linguiça) and melted cheese, often seasoned with herbs and served hot. A common and naturally keto breakfast or brunch option.
Key ingredients
Eggs, Brazilian sausage (linguiça), cheese (e.g., mozzarella, provolone, Prato), olive oil/butter, onions, garlic, optional bell peppers, salt, pepper, parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the sausage used is low-carb (some industrial sausages contain fillers or sugar). Confirm no starchy sides like bread or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A linguiça da Frigideira de Ovos é low-carb? Por favor, sem pão ou batatas como acompanhamento.
Is the sausage in the Frigideira de Ovos low-carb? Please, no bread or potatoes on the side.
Watch out for
High-carb sausage fillers/sugars, hidden sugars in any seasoning, starchy side dishes.
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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