Maxixe Refogado com Carne de Sol
Sautéed Spiny Gourd with Sun-Dried Beef
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no pirão, and no added sugar in the cooking. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Northeastern Brazilian dish featuring tender spiny gourds (maxixe) sautéed with rehydrated and shredded sun-dried beef (carne de sol), garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Served without rice or other starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Maxixe (spiny gourd), sun-dried beef (carne de sol), onions, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no pirão, and no added sugar in the cooking.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato/onion base, starchy thickeners (unlikely for this dish), traditional high-carb sides.
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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