Língua de Boi Estufada com Legumes Verdes
Braised Beef Tongue with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or other starchy sides. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-braised beef tongue cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, traditionally served with potatoes or rice. For a keto version, it's served with a generous portion of sautéed green vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or green beans.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, onions, garlic, tomatoes (small amount for sauce base), olive oil, beef broth, bay leaves, green vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, green beans), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or other starchy sides. Confirm the sauce is thickened without flour or cornstarch and has no added sugar. Ask for extra olive oil or butter with the vegetables.
Watch out for
Thickeners like flour or cornstarch in the sauce, high-carb vegetables used as default sides (e.g., potatoes), added sugar in tomato paste or broth.
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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