Linguiça de Porco Grelhada com Couve Refogada
Grilled Pork Sausage with Sautéed Collard Greens
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Hearty grilled pork sausage, a common and beloved Brazilian comfort food, served alongside couve refogada (sautéed collard greens). The greens are typically cooked with garlic and olive oil, making them a naturally keto-friendly and flavorful accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Pork sausage (linguça), collard greens, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the sausage is a plain pork variety without excessive fillers or hidden sugars (e.g., 'linguça toscana' or 'de pernil'). Request no farofa (toasted cassava flour) or rice, which are common sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Linguiça de Porco Grelhada, é uma linguiça de porco simples, sem recheios ou açúcar? Por favor, sem farofa ou arroz.
For Linguiça de Porco Grelhada, is it plain pork sausage without fillers or sugar? No farofa or rice, please.
Watch out for
Some types of sausages can contain fillers, starches, or sugar. Often served with high-carb farofa (toasted cassava flour) or rice. Collard greens might be slightly sweetened in some preparations, though less common with savory dishes.
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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