Picanha Grelhada com Legumes Refogados
Grilled Picanha with Sautéed Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no farofa, rice, fries, or other high-carb sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A thick cut of prime sirloin cap (picanha), grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with coarse salt. This dish highlights the rich flavor and tender texture of the beef. Served with a generous portion of sautéed low-carb vegetables instead of typical Brazilian carb sides.
Key ingredients
Picanha (sirloin cap) steak, Coarse sea salt, Olive oil, Assorted low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, green beans), Garlic, Butter.
How to make it keto
Request no farofa, rice, fries, or other high-carb sides. Explicitly ask for sautéed low-carb vegetables cooked in butter or olive oil. Confirm no sugary marinades or sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Picanha Grelhada, por favor, sem farofa, arroz, batatas fritas ou outros acompanhamentos com carboidratos. Pode vir com legumes de baixo carboidrato refogados em manteiga ou azeite? E sem marinadas ou molhos com açúcar?
Picanha Grelhada: No farofa, rice, fries, high-carb sides. Sautéed low-carb vegetables (butter/oil). Confirm no sugary marinades or sauces.
Watch out for
Sweet glazes or rubs on the meat. Hidden sugars in sauces if provided. High-carb vegetables sometimes included in 'mixed vegetables' (e.g., carrots, corn).
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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