Cozido à Portuguesa (Carnes e Vegetais Keto)
Portuguese Boiled Meats and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas, sem cenouras, sem grão de bico' (without potatoes, without carrots, without chickpeas). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and comforting Portuguese boiled dinner, featuring a variety of slow-cooked meats (beef, pork, chicken, sausages). The keto modification focuses on the rich meats and low-carb vegetables like cabbage, omitting potatoes, carrots, and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Various cuts of beef (e.g., brisket, oxtail), pork (e.g., ribs, bacon, ear), chicken, chouriço or morcela sausage (check ingredients), cabbage, broth, seasonings.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas, sem cenouras, sem grão de bico' (without potatoes, without carrots, without chickpeas). Emphasize extra cabbage.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Cozido à Portuguesa, por favor. Sem batatas, cenouras e sem grão de bico. Pode ser com mais couve?
Cozido à Portuguesa, please. No potatoes, carrots, or chickpeas. Can I have extra cabbage instead?
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables are a traditional part of this dish. Some sausages (chouriço/morcela) might contain fillers or sugar; inquire about ingredients if possible.
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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