Bifana no Prato (Pork Cutlet with Garlic and Keto Greens)
Pork Cutlet with Garlic and Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: order 'no prato' (on a plate) and 'sem pão' (without bread). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced pork cutlets, often pounded, quickly fried or simmered in a garlicky white wine sauce. While typically served as a sandwich ('bifana no pão'), it's easily ordered 'no prato' (on a plate) with keto-friendly sides.
Key ingredients
Pork loin/cutlets, olive oil, garlic, white wine, bay leaf, salt, pepper. Served with sautéed spinach.
How to make it keto
Order 'no prato' (on a plate) and 'sem pão' (without bread). Request a side of sautéed low-carb greens instead of fries or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
A Bifana no Prato, por favor, sem pão. E em vez de batatas fritas ou arroz, pode ser com vegetais verdes salteados com poucos carboidratos?
I'd like the Bifana no Prato, please, without bread. Can I have sautéed low-carb greens instead of fries or rice?
Watch out for
The bread for the sandwich is the primary carb risk. Some white wine in the sauce, but most alcohol and carbs evaporate during cooking. Ensure no sugary sauces or marinades.
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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