Pato na Cachaça com Legumes Assados e Ervas
Duck Cooked in Cachaça with Roasted Vegetables and Herbs (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary marinades for the duck. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender duck pieces braised in a savory sauce infused with cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane spirit), garlic, and herbs, served with a medley of keto-friendly roasted vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers.
Key ingredients
Duck pieces (e.g., thigh, drumstick), cachaça, onion, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, olive oil, chicken broth, fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, bay leaf), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary marinades for the duck. Request only low-carb vegetables for roasting (omit carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes).
Watch out for
Cachaça contains a small amount of residual carbs, though much evaporates during cooking. Bell peppers and other vegetables contribute carbs. Ensure chicken broth is sugar-free.
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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