Picadinho de Carne com Ovo Frito e Legumes Verdes
Diced Beef with Fried Egg and Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: strictly omit rice, farofa, and any fried banana. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender diced beef, often filet mignon, sautéed with onions, garlic, and a savory sauce, topped with a fried egg. Traditionally served with rice, farofa, and sometimes fried banana, all of which must be omitted. Accompanied by low-carb green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Diced beef (e.g., filet mignon), onions, garlic, tomatoes (minimal), herbs, olive oil, fried egg. Side: sautéed collard greens or steamed broccoli.
How to make it keto
Strictly omit rice, farofa, and any fried banana. Ensure tomato sauce is sugar-free. Ask for low-carb green vegetables instead of starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem arroz, farofa ou banana frita. O molho de tomate deve ser sem açúcar e quero legumes verdes de baixo carboidrato.
No rice, farofa, or fried banana, please. Ensure the tomato sauce is sugar-free and use low-carb green vegetables.
Watch out for
Carb-heavy side dishes (rice, farofa, fried banana) are standard. Tomato sauce might contain added sugar.
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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