Paleta de Cordeiro Assada com Ervas e Legumes Verdes
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Herbs and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or starchy root vegetables. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A tender, slow-roasted lamb shoulder marinated with garlic, rosemary, and other herbs. Traditionally served with potatoes, but easily modified in a restaurant to come with sautéed green vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or green beans in butter.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, (restaurant: butter, broccoli/asparagus/green beans).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or starchy root vegetables. Specify green vegetables sautéed in butter/oil.
Watch out for
Marinades might contain sugar (unlikely for savory roast lamb but possible in some places). Traditional starchy 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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