Jiló Refogado com Alho
Sautéed Scarlet Eggplant with Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A popular and slightly bitter Brazilian vegetable (scarlet eggplant) sautéed with garlic and olive oil. It's a common side dish, naturally low in carbs, and a good way to get fiber and nutrients.
Key ingredients
Jiló (scarlet eggplant), olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added (rare for this dish but always a risk in restaurant cooking). Confirm it's prepared simply with oil and garlic, not stewed with other high-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, o jiló não leva açúcar, certo? É refogado apenas com azeite e alho, sem outros vegetais?
Please ensure no sugar is added to the Jiló. Is it prepared simply with oil and garlic, not stewed with other vegetables?
Watch out for
Sugar added during cooking for bitterness reduction (rare but possible), high-carb vegetable medley.
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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