Bacalhau Assado com Azeite (Roasted Cod with Olive Oil and Keto Greens)
Roasted Cod with Olive Oil and Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'sem batata' (without potato). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flaky roasted salted codfish, often baked with copious amounts of garlic, olive oil, and onions until tender and succulent. This dish is rephrased to emphasize keto-friendly sides, as its traditional 'à Lagareiro' form includes roasted potatoes.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), olive oil, garlic, onions, bay leaf. Served with sautéed greens (e.g., collard greens, spinach).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'sem batata' (without potato). Request low-carb green vegetables as a side instead of potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau Assado, por favor, sem batata nem arroz. Podia ser com vegetais verdes baixos em carboidratos como acompanhamento?
For the Bacalhau Assado, please no potatoes or rice. Can I have low-carb green vegetables as a side instead?
Watch out for
Traditional 'punched potatoes' are high carb. Ensure green vegetables are not cooked with excessive carby ingredients. Onions contribute some carbs.
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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