Peixe Grelhado com Legumes Cozidos no Vapor
Grilled Fish with Steamed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, farofa, or starchy vegetables like potatoes/cassava. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A healthy and light option featuring a fillet of grilled white fish (e.g., tilapia, snapper) served with a selection of steamed non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or zucchini.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, broccoli, green beans, zucchini, carrots (small amount), butter.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, farofa, or starchy vegetables like potatoes/cassava. Ask for non-starchy vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, spinach) steamed or sautéed with butter/oil. Confirm no flour-based sauces on the fish.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Peixe Grelhado com Legumes Cozidos no Vapor, por favor. Sem arroz, farofa ou vegetais ricos em amido. Podem ser vegetais não amiláceos, como brócolos? O peixe não tem molho com farinha?
Peixe Grelhado com Legumes Cozidos no Vapor, please. No rice, farofa, or starchy vegetables. Can I have non-starchy veggies like broccoli? Confirm no flour sauce on the fish.
Watch out for
Rice, farofa, starchy vegetables (potatoes, cassava), sweet glazes or sauces on fish, hidden sugars in vegetable preparations.
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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