Borrego no Forno à Moda da Beira (com Grelos Salteados)
Baked Lamb Beira Style (with Sautéed Rapini)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Lamb, often a leg or shoulder, slow-baked in the oven with garlic, bay leaf, and white wine, a characteristic preparation from the Beiras region. Typically served with roasted potatoes, it is keto-adapted by serving with sautéed rapini (grelos).
Key ingredients
Lamb leg/shoulder, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, white wine, salt, pepper, grelos (rapini), chili flakes (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes. Confirm lamb is baked with minimal or no high-carb additions. Ensure grelos are prepared simply with olive oil and garlic.
Watch out for
Traditional potato side; some wine reductions might contain trace carbs, but typically negligible.
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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