Salada de Jiló e Pimentão
Bitter Eggplant and Bell Pepper Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing salad featuring slices of boiled or steamed jiló (bitter eggplant) mixed with colorful bell peppers, a minimal amount of red onion, and a dressing of olive oil and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Jiló (bitter eggplant), bell peppers (red, yellow, green), red onion (small amount), olive oil, white vinegar, fresh parsley/cilantro, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. Keep the amount of red onion moderate to control carb count.
Watch out for
Sugary salad dressing; excessive amounts of red onion.
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.