Peixada Cearense Keto (com Legumes Verdes)
Ceará Fish Stew (Keto, with Green Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: omit potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables common in traditional versions. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light yet flavorful fish stew from the state of Ceará, featuring white fish cooked in a savory broth with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and full-fat coconut milk. Modified to include only keto-friendly green vegetables like green beans and zucchini, omitting potatoes and carrots.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., snapper, grouper), full-fat coconut milk, fish broth, olive oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, unsweetened diced tomatoes, cilantro, green beans, zucchini, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables common in traditional versions. Ensure no added sugar in tomato sauce or broth.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, omita batatas, cenouras ou outros legumes de raiz com amido. E sem açúcar adicionado no molho de tomate ou caldo.
Please omit potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. Also, ensure there's no added sugar in the tomato sauce or broth.
Watch out for
Traditional Peixada frequently includes potatoes and often carrots or other starchy roots. Tomato-based sauces and some coconut milk brands can have hidden sugars.
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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