Bacalhau com Natas (Keto-style with Cauliflower)
Creamy Baked Cod (Keto, Cauliflower-based)
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY replace potatoes with cauliflower. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting casserole made with shredded salted cod, onions, garlic, and cream. The traditional recipe uses sliced fried potatoes, which are replaced in this keto version with tender roasted cauliflower florets, then baked until golden and bubbling.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), heavy cream, olive oil, onions, garlic, cauliflower, cheese (optional, for gratin), nutmeg, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY replace potatoes with cauliflower. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the cream sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau com Natas, pode substituir as batatas por couve-flor? E por favor, confirme se o molho de natas não leva farinha.
For the Bacalhau com Natas, please replace potatoes with cauliflower. Can you confirm the cream sauce is made without flour?
Watch out for
Onions can add carbs; flour might be used to thicken the cream sauce; some heavy creams can have a small amount of added sugar.
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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