Bacalhau Confitado com Grelos
Confit Cod with Turnip Greens
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A sophisticated cod dish where salted cod is slowly confited (cooked submerged) in olive oil until incredibly tender and flaky. It's traditionally served with sautéed 'grelos' (turnip greens), making it naturally keto-friendly and delicious without any modifications.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (bacalhau), copious olive oil, garlic, 'grelos' (turnip greens), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Typically none required, as the dish is naturally keto. Ensure no bread or other carb-heavy sides are brought to the table.
Watch out for
None significant. Grelos are very low in net 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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