Picanha Suína Grelhada com Brócolis
Grilled Pork Picanha with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: specify no rice, farofa, mashed potatoes, or French fries. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A flavorful cut of pork picanha (top sirloin cap), grilled to a succulent finish, highlighting its natural fat cap. Served with a generous portion of sautéed broccoli in butter and garlic, replacing high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork picanha, salt, black pepper, olive oil (for grilling), broccoli, butter, garlic.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify no rice, farofa, mashed potatoes, or French fries. Request the broccoli to be cooked in butter or olive oil without added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Picanha Suína Grelhada, sem arroz, farofa, purê ou batata frita. O brócolis, por favor, na manteiga ou azeite, sem açúcar.
For the Picanha Suína Grelhada, please no rice, farofa, mashed potatoes, or French fries. Cook the broccoli in butter or olive oil, no added sugar.
Watch out for
High-carb side dishes are standard. Ensure the kitchen omits these and any potential sugary rubs or glazes on the meat. Broccoli portion might be smaller than desired if not specified.
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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