Maminha Grelhada com Legumes
Grilled Tri-tip with Steamed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, farofa, fries, or potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A juicy and flavorful cut of tri-tip beef, grilled to perfection and served with a side of fresh, non-starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Tri-tip beef, salt, pepper, olive oil, selection of low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, asparagus).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, farofa, fries, or potatoes. Ask for steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables without sugary sauces. Ensure only salt and pepper or simple olive oil seasoning on the meat.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Maminha Grelhada, por favor. Sem arroz, farofa, batatas fritas ou batatas. Só legumes cozidos ou grelhados sem molhos doces. A carne apenas com sal, pimenta ou azeite.
Maminha Grelhada, please. No rice, farofa, fries, potatoes. Steamed/grilled low-carb vegetables, no sugary sauces. Meat with salt, pepper, or olive oil only.
Watch out for
Common restaurant sides (rice, fries, farofa, mashed potatoes). Some vinaigrettes or vegetable glazes may contain sugar.
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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