Jiló Recheado com Carne Moída Keto
Stuffed Scarlet Eggplant with Ground Beef and Cheese Keto
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the ground beef filling contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other grains. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Halved Brazilian scarlet eggplant (jiló) baked until tender, filled generously with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef and topped with melted cheese, offering a unique, slightly bitter yet satisfying flavor.
Key ingredients
Jiló, ground beef, onion, garlic, olive oil, minimal tomato paste, herbs (e.g., parsley, oregano), cheese (e.g., mozzarella, Parmesan), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the ground beef filling contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other grains. Request extra cheese if desired and confirm no added sugar in the beef seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Jiló Recheado, por favor, sem arroz ou farinha de rosca no recheio. E sem açúcar no tempero da carne.
For the Jiló Recheado, ensure the filling has no rice or breadcrumbs. Please, no added sugar in the beef seasoning.
Watch out for
Rice or breadcrumbs in the ground beef filling, excessive use of tomato paste, high-carb side dishes often served alongside (e.g., rice, farofa).
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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