Omelete de Carne Seca com Queijo
Dried Beef Omelet with Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and filling omelet, prepared with eggs and generously stuffed with savory shredded dried beef (carne seca) and melted cheese. A popular Brazilian breakfast or light meal option.
Key ingredients
Eggs, shredded dried beef (carne seca), cheese (e.g., mozzarella, Minas cheese), butter or olive oil, onions (optional, small amount), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or milk (if trying to reduce dairy carbs) is added to the eggs. Confirm the carne seca is not prepared with high-carb additions. Request without toast or any starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Omelete de Carne Seca: sem farinha ou leite nos ovos, por favor. A carne seca não tem adicionais de carboidrato? Sirva sem torrada ou acompanhamentos com amido.
Omelete de Carne Seca com Queijo: please confirm no flour/milk in the eggs, and the carne seca has no high-carb additions. Serve without toast or starchy sides.
Watch out for
High onion/pepper content if added to the filling, milk or flour in omelet mixture, pre-cooked carne seca preparations that might contain sugar or other thickeners.
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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