Língua de Boi Estufada com Legumes Cozidos Keto
Braised Beef Tongue with Keto Cooked Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional and rich dish featuring slow-braised beef tongue, cooked until very tender in a savory tomato-based sauce, served with low-carb vegetables like zucchini and green beans instead of starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, onion, garlic, bell peppers, fresh or canned diced tomatoes (no sugar added), olive oil, bay leaf, herbs (e.g., parsley, cilantro), beef broth, zucchini, green beans, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Request accompanying vegetables explicitly without potato, carrots (if possible), or other starches.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem açúcar no molho de tomate. Para os legumes, sem batata, cenoura ou outros amidos.
Please, no added sugar in the tomato sauce. For the vegetables, I need no potato, carrots, or other starches.
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato sauce, thickening agents (flour) in sauce, high-carb vegetables often accompanying stews (potatoes, carrots).
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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