Keto Bacalhau Gomes de Sá (com Palmito ou Couve-Flor)
Keto Gomes de Sá Cod (with Heart of Palm or Cauliflower)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request heart of palm or cauliflower florets instead of potatoes. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A beloved Portuguese-Brazilian cod dish, reimagined for keto. Shredded salted cod is sautéed with generous olive oil, onions, garlic, black olives, and hard-boiled eggs. Instead of potatoes, it features tender cubes of heart of palm or cauliflower florets, offering a similar texture without the carbs.
Key ingredients
Bacalhau desfiado (shredded salted cod), azeite de oliva (olive oil), cebola (onion), alho (garlic), azeitonas pretas (black olives), ovos cozidos (hard-boiled eggs), palmito em rodelas ou couve-flor em floretes (sliced heart of palm or cauliflower florets), salsa picada (chopped parsley).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request heart of palm or cauliflower florets instead of potatoes. Ensure no flour is used to thicken any sauces.
Watch out for
Generous use of onions and garlic can add carbs. Olives contain some carbs. Heart of palm and cauliflower have natural carb content. Always verify no hidden sugar in seasoning or preparation.
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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