Alheira de Caça Grelhada com Legumes Verdes
Grilled Portuguese Game Sausage with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: alheira traditionally contains bread in its casing; verify with the restaurant if they have a low-carb/meat-only version or confirm low bread content. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful traditional Portuguese sausage, usually made with game meats (e.g., duck, rabbit) and often smoked. Grilled and served with a side of sautéed green vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
Key ingredients
Alheira (game sausage), olive oil, green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, collard greens), garlic.
How to make it keto
Alheira traditionally contains bread in its casing; verify with the restaurant if they have a low-carb/meat-only version or confirm low bread content. Request no fries or rice, opt for green vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional alheiras can have significant bread content (wheat flour) as a binder or filler. Always verify the ingredients. Standard sides are high carb.
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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