Bacalhau Assado com Grelos
Roasted Cod with Turnip Greens (omitting potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the omission of all potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A substantial piece of roasted salted codfish ('Bacalhau'), often baked with garlic, sliced onions, and plenty of olive oil until flaky. It is served alongside sautéed or boiled turnip greens ('grelos'). Traditionally accompanied by 'batatas a murro' (punched potatoes), which are omitted for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Salted codfish (bacalhau), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onions, bay leaves, turnip greens, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the omission of all potatoes. Ensure no bread is served. Ask for generous olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bacalhau Assado com Grelos, por favor, sem batatas e sem pão. Pode vir com bastante azeite?
For Bacalhau Assado com Grelos, please omit all potatoes and ensure no bread. Can I have generous olive oil?
Watch out for
Onions contribute some natural carbs, but typically in reasonable amounts for a full meal. Ensure no starchy fillers in the preparation.
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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